UAE Neutralises 700,000 Daily Cyberattacks Linked to Iranian Groups Using AI Tools

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has reported that the country faces up to 700,000 cyberattacks daily, many of which are orchestrated by Iran-linked hacking groups. These actors are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology to bypass traditional security protocols and target critical infrastructure and financial systems. AI-Driven Tactics and Deepfakes The surge in malicious activity involves the use of AI to automate the creation of sophisticated phishing campaigns and the generation of deepfake audio and video. These tools are used to impersonate high-ranking officials or corporate executives to authorize fraudulent wire transfers or extract sensitive data. Security officials noted that the integration of AI allows hackers to scale their operations significantly, increasing the volume of daily attempts beyond historical averages. Infrastructure Protection Government agencies have identified that most of these strikes target the energy, telecommunications, and finance sectors. The UAE is responding by implementing advanced AI-powered defense mechanisms designed to detect anomalies in real-time. By utilizing machine learning, the Cybersecurity…