The UAE Cyber Security Council has confirmed it is blocking nearly 200,000 cyberattacks every day, shielding the nation's public and private sectors from a rapidly escalating wave of digital threats. National cybersecurity programmes have proven critical in preventing ransomware attacks on vital infrastructure, with emergency systems working alongside relevant authorities to detect and neutralise threats before they cause damage.
UAE Cyberattacks: Scale and Targets
The attacks being blocked daily are directed at critical information networks and IT systems across both public and private sectors. Emergency cybersecurity measures, deployed in coordination with national authorities, have stopped approximately 200,000 cyber threats per day. In response to the growing sophistication of attackers, the Council has reinforced protection mechanisms and tightened baseline cybersecurity protocols across key institutions.
Hackers have grown considerably more advanced, increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to sharpen their tactics. The UAE Cyber Security Council has specifically flagged the danger of deepfakes, social engineering, and AI-based ransomware as rising threats to essential digital assets. Traditional attacks such as phishing remain widespread but are now routinely combined with these advanced techniques, making detection far more difficult without modern tools.
Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti: UAE Is Prepared
The UAE's digital defences are led by the Cyber Security Council under chairman Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, who has reaffirmed the nation's commitment to fortifying its digital ecosystem. Dr. Al Kuwaiti stated that the UAE's cutting-edge digital environment has all the tools and mechanisms needed to identify every form of cyber danger and respond with speed and accuracy.
The Council called on all public and private organisations, as well as individual citizens, to remain alert. It stressed the importance of adhering to cybersecurity requirements, avoiding suspicious links, verifying the sources of emails, and protecting personal information from fraudsters who exploit every opportunity to compromise data.
AI Tools in the Hands of Bad Actors
A particular concern raised by the Council is the spread of artificial intelligence tools into criminal and terrorist networks. These groups are using AI to conduct increasingly precise, targeted, and time-sensitive attacks. The Council warned that this trend is expected to intensify as AI capabilities become more widely accessible.
Ransomware: A Billion-Dollar Threat
Ransomware remains one of the most destructive cyber threats globally. Such attacks can freeze computers, tablets, and entire networks — encrypting data and demanding cryptocurrency payments before access is restored. Institutions worldwide lose hundreds of millions of dollars each year to ransomware, and the UAE's proactive posture is designed to prevent local organisations from becoming victims.
The Cyber Security Council's daily interception of nearly 200,000 cyberattacks underscores both the scale of the threat and the strength of the UAE's digital defences.
