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May 24, 2023
They are now quicker to abandon unsuccessful attacks while beefing up campaigns on non-traditional targets, according to one protection ecosystem’s data.

Some Q1 2023 DDoS trends point to hackers changing tack

According to Alexander Lyamin, founder, Qrator Labs, the source of the DDoS ecosystem metrics: “By attacking less secure services for ransomware, cybercriminals can potentially make more money than on financial organizations, as the latter are already sufficiently protected and require attackers to look thoroughly for ‘holes’ in the security systems. For this reason, cybercriminals are increasingly choosing non-traditional targets in hopes of succeeding more easily.”
May 12, 2023
Companies across the Gulf are finding it increasingly difficult to hire for cybersecurity roles as technology is developing rapidly and becoming increasingly complex.

Why are companies across the Gulf finding cyber roles hard to hire for?

The top IT vacancies people are searching for in Saudi Arabia include engineers and cybersecurity analysts, according to a report published late last year by cyber company Qrator Labs.
May 9, 2023
The Saudi Arabian government's investment in digital transformation initiatives and smart city projects, coupled with the shift towards remote work and digital services, are driving the growth in demand for IT professionals.

DevOps and Cybersecurity analyst tops the most searched jobs in Saudi

Qrator Labs, a DDoS mitigation service provider and an expert in the continuous availability of Internet resources, made a study on the job market rom 2022 to 2023 in Saudi Arabia. The report shows that the top three IT vacancies people are searching for in Saudi Arabia include DevOps engineer and Cybersecurity analyst. These positions have seen significant growth in search queries, with DevOps engineers growing by 100% and network engineers growing by 133.3%. At the same time, MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer has as well 100% growth in searches in Google in Saudi Arabia.
May 1, 2023
The information technology sector is experiencing a surge of growth in Saudi Arabia, especially in the areas of cybersecurity and digital transformation. According to a report by Gulf Business, the IT job market in Saudi Arabia was expected to grow by 9% in 2022, driven by demand for cybersecurity and digital transformation specialists. The Saudi Arabian government's investment in digital transformation initiatives and smart city projects, coupled with the shift towards remote work and digital services, are driving the growth in demand for IT professionals.

Saudi IT Job Market Growth with Demand for Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Professionals

Qrator Labs, a DDoS mitigation service provider and an expert in the continuous availability of Internet resources, made a study on the job market. The data was collected based on Semrush, SaaS online visibility platform, from 2022 to 2023 in Saudi Arabia. The report shows that the top three IT vacancies people are searching for in Saudi Arabia include DevOps engineer and Cybersecurity analyst. These positions have seen significant growth in search queries, with DevOps engineers growing by 100% and network engineers growing by 133.3%. At the same time, MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer has as well 100% growth in searches in Google in Saudi Arabia.
March 30, 2023
Ramadan is one of the most celebrated events in the UAE, and with it comes a surge in online shopping as people look for the best deals and discounts. However, with the increased online activity comes the risk of cyberattacks, and experts are warning of a potential rise in malicious activity during the Ramadan season.

Ramadan rush: Cyberattacks surge by 45% during festive season in UAE, reveals new study

According to recent research by Qrator Labs, a leading DDoS attack mitigation company, bot activity on e-commerce websites during holiday sales periods increases by an average of 45%, and this trend is likely to continue during Ramadan.