UAE Cyber Threat Landscape Analysis 2025

This report is a comprehensive analysis of the cyber threat landscape in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the year 2025. It outlines the significant increase in cyberattacks, with over 17,000 incidents reported, primarily involving ransomware and phishing methods. The document details various threat actors, including state-affiliated groups and ransomware gangs, highlighting the complexity of the threat environment. It also discusses the UAE Cybersecurity Council's initiatives to enhance national cyber resilience through a national cybersecurity strategy for 2025-2031. This strategy focuses on five strategic pillars: governance, protection, innovation, building capacity, and partnership. The report presents key insights into the most targeted industries, which include technology, financial services, and public sectors, along with the primary attack methods utilized by cybercriminals. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of ongoing investment in cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive data.