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Cybersecurity Threats Intensify in the Middle East During Ramadan

ID: 58063d0f-2ecd-50ab-828f-aa7a86b55195

STIX ID: report--58063d0f-2ecd-50ab-828f-aa7a86b55195

Feed Name: Dark Reading

Threat Score
65/100

Date Published: 2024-04-02

Date Updated: 2026-04-21

Author: Alicia Buller, Contributing Writer

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During Ramadan, Middle East organizations face a surge in phishing and fraud campaigns—particularly parcel-delivery SMS/WhatsApp scams impersonating carriers (Aramex, SMSA Express, Zajil Express)—with Resecurity estimating up to $100M in financial impact; the report outlines defensive steps including enhanced monitoring, cross-trained security staff, incident response protocols, and public awareness efforts.

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