00:00Ramadan isn't just peak shopping season, it's also peak hacking season.
00:04Cybersecurity experts warned that cyber attacks in the UAE increased during the holy month
00:08as online shopping and late-night browsing increased.
00:11Unfortunately, scams, fake websites, and phishing messages also spiked during Ramadan.
00:17Last Ramadan, e-commerce made up over 21% of major cyber attacks
00:21and bot activity jumped to 28%.
00:24Authorities say that they're already blocking up to 200,000 cyber attacks in 2026.
00:30So, what can you do?
00:31As a business owner, website protection is top priority.
00:35And as a consumer, only use trusted websites, do not click on unknown links,
00:40and always double-check donation pages.
00:44As online activities rise in Ramadan, staying alert online is of top priority
00:49just as much as finding Ramadan deals.
00:52For more, head to khalishtimes.com.
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