COVID-19

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ADDED directs malls, eateries and pharmacies to install thermal cameras

May 4, 2020

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In line with the directives of National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, (NCEMA) to take the precautionary measures against COVID-19, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, (ADDED) has issued a circular to the managers and owners of shopping malls

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Dahua launches retail epidemic safety protection solution

May 3, 2020

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Facing the COVID-19 outbreak, many countries and regions have introduced prevention and control measures to fight against the pandemic, such as closing non-essential business establishments and restricting people’s movement in public places.

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UAE made Guard Sanitizing Gate to combat the spread of COVID-19 announced

April 23, 2020

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Launching this month in the UAE, the walk-through sanitizing gate solution offers an automatic 360o disinfection barrier that kills 99.9% of germs and viruses. A solution created to support with the current pandemic and to help prevent the breakout of future pandemics.

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Mitie Security launches thermal imaging service to protect businesses from COVID-19

April 22, 2020

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Mitie Security has launched new fever-screening solutions, using thermal imaging to identify individuals potentially suffering from COVID-19. The solutions are designed to support both businesses on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic such as hospitals

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Apple releases mobility data trends tool to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

April 20, 2020

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Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET discusses the release a new tool from Apple, which looks at how people’s traveling behavior has changed since the start of the pandemic

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Hytera offers anti-pandemic solutions to contain COVID-19

April 16, 2020

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The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has affected all of us. Given the difficulties the world is currently facing at this time of uncertainty, Hytera has developed a new solution to help those who are on the frontline of battling the disease, including customs police officers,

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ESET supports the production of 100,000 test kits to detect coronavirus

April 14, 2020

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ESET today announced that the ESET Foundation have joined forces with Slovak researchers to support and finance the development of first 100,000 diagnostic polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to detect the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19.

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Zoom caught up for its privacy and security woes

April 9, 2020

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Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET discusses the privacy and security issues faced by the videoconferencing platform, Zoom that has caught the fancy of millions of users worldwide either for work or education or leisure purpose, as they get confined to their homes amid efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cyber Security

Coronavirus scam machine shows no signs of slowing down

April 5, 2020

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Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET discusses that the scam machine shows no signs of slowing down, as fraudsters continue to dispense bogus health advice, peddle fake testing kits and issue malware-laced purchase orders.

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FLIR launches Smart Thermal Sensor solution

April 2, 2020

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FLIR Systems recently announced launch of FLIR A400/A700 Thermal Smart Sensor and Thermal Image Streaming fixed camera solutions for monitoring equipment, production lines, critical infrastructure, and screening for elevated skin temperatures.

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Drones speed up fight against COVID-19

April 1, 2020

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Falcon Eye Drones Services (FEDS) claims that the UAE will emerge as a world leader in using drone capabilities in a growing list of fields. The company also highlighted the initiative of government agencies in the country to use the capabilities of drone to speed up the fight against the coronavirus.

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Beware of scams, cybercriminals exploiting coronavirus fears

March 17, 2020

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Tony Anscombe, Global Security Evangelist and Industry Ambassador at ESET warns to beware of malware-laden emails to fake donations, which are some of the most common cons in the name of coronavirus you should watch out for amid the public health crisis.

Sam Cherif, Senior Director & Head of the Middle East at HID

Access & Identity

The Future of Biometrics: Embracing Contactless Access Solutions

November 20, 2024

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Sam Cherif emphasizes the rising adoption of biometrics in the GCC, highlighting its role in enhancing security, streamlining authentication, and supporting sustainable development goals across government, healthcare, and aviation sectors.

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