Phishing scams are very common, especially with internet being so readily accessible on mobile phones. Phishing is a scam under which a person is tricked through emails, text messages or even calls. The scam is often done with the intent to steal personal information of the victim, including names, passwords, credit card details. It could also lead to a virus or a malware being installed on the device of the victim.;
The United Arab Emirates has issued for the first time a federal law for the protection of personal data, namely the 'Federal Decree-Law no. 45/2021 on the Protection of personal data' ('Personal data protection law'). The provisions of the personal data protection law apply to the Processing of personal data in the UAE, whether done automatically through electronic systems or via other means.
The UAE has been at the forefront of taking decisive and proactive measures to curb the prevalence of cyber-attacks in the region. The Cyber security centre aims to combat the increasing cyberattacks by establishing best practices and guidelines for managing security threats and vulnerabilities, and thereby to protect the information infrastructure of the UAE’s banking and financial system.
When someone is facing online harassment, it is important that immediate steps are taken by the victim to launch a police complaint, including a cybercrimes complaint. Collecting evidence or tracking a cybercriminal can be tedious, mostly due to the nonlocal character of a cybercrime, wherein the offence could originate even in a foreign jurisdiction and thus require international cooperation amongst international law enforcement agencies.
Cybercrimes in UAE are regulated under Federal degree law number 5 of 2012, and its amendments are commonly referred to as the ‘UAE Cybercrime law’.
This article we would like to take you through the main concepts of cybercrime with a special focus on how the UAE tackles these issues.
When investing in cryptocurrency, choose only the exchange platforms that are regulated in your jurisdiction. Enquire about their license and check for regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Regulatory Authority (DFSA) or Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
The pandemic has led to increased crime risk all around the world and 'credit card frauds' constitute one of the most prevalent methods for swindling money.
Various global studies showcase that cybercriminals increasingly choose to operate in jurisdictions wherein either there are weak cybercrimes laws or no e-crime regulations at all.
Global pandemic has left the whole society and economy vulnerable in all aspects around the globe. Legal Consultants of Dubai have observed numerous changes in the laws and regulations throughout the pandemic situation and has implemented several measures to prevent its further spread.
Originated in a small city Wuhan of China, Coronavirus has now caused serious perturbation globally.
UAE has continually been an area of safety and protection, regardless of any misleading information. The government never fails to implement laws and regulations safeguarding the interest of society at large.
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