The Cyber Security Council of the UAE government affirmed the continuation of national efforts to monitor and counter cyber threats.
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The council explained that the national cybersecurity system was able during the past period to monitor and counter nearly 750,000 cyber attack attempts, including attempts to execute remote code, distributed denial-of-service attacks, phishing attempts, as well as cyber attacks supported by artificial intelligence technologies, and other patterns of advanced cyber threats.
He pointed out that monitoring and response operations are carried out within an integrated national system that relies on continuous monitoring, early detection, advanced analysis, and proactive response, in coordination with the relevant national authorities, which enhances the protection of the digital infrastructure and raises the level of readiness and cyber resilience of vital sectors.
The council stressed that the increase in the number of detected cyberattack attempts does not necessarily mean that successful breaches have occurred, but rather reflects the efficiency of national capabilities in detecting, dealing with, and reducing the risks of threats, which contributes to enhancing the continuity of digital services.
The UAE government’s Cyber Security Council statement did not identify the parties involved in the cyberattacks, who was behind them, or why they were seeking to target state institutions.