The UAE’s digital economy is facing a critical challenge. As reported by Gulf News, recent data reveals that 60% of financial cyberattacks targeting UAE-based organisations are initiated using stolen login credentials.

For businesses in the Middle East, the message is clear: the greatest threat to your financial stability isn't just external hacking; it is the compromise of the identities within your network. At Conflict Advisory Group, we specialise in neutralising these vulnerabilities through our advanced Conflict Pro specialised vetting platform and comprehensive Cyber Security services.

1. The Credential Crisis: How UAE Firms Are Exposed

Credential theft has become the preferred weapon for cybercriminals in the region. By bypassing traditional firewall defences and using legitimate—but stolen—logins, attackers can move through a network undetected, often for months.

The report highlights several key areas of vulnerability:

Social Engineering & Phishing: Sophisticated campaigns targeting UAE employees to harvest usernames and passwords.
Credential Stuffing: Using passwords leaked from other breaches to gain access to corporate systems.
The "Insider" Gap: When employees or third-party contractors have excessive access rights, a single stolen login can compromise the entire organisation.

2. Strengthening the Human Firewall with Conflict Pro

Cyber security is no longer just a technical issue; it is an identity issue. If an attacker has the right password, they don't need to "hack" their way in—they simply walk through the front door.

To counter this, Conflict Advisory Group utilises Conflict Pro, our elite screening and monitoring platform. It protects your organisation by:

Rigorous Initial Vetting: Ensuring that the individuals given access to your systems have been thoroughly screened for integrity and history.
Continuous Monitoring: Identifying behavioural shifts or "red flags" that may indicate an employee's credentials have been compromised or are being misused.
Supply Chain Integrity: Extending vetting to third-party vendors and contractors, closing the "back door" often used by attackers.

3. A Proactive Strategy for Digital Resilience

A reactive approach to cyber security is no longer viable in the UAE’s high-stakes financial sector. Organisations must adopt a proactive stance that combines technical defences with intelligence-led security.

Our Cyber Security framework focuses on:

Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implementing robust authentication protocols to ensure only the right people have access to the right data.
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessments: Finding the weak points in your digital perimeter before the criminals do.
Threat Intelligence: Monitoring the dark web for leaked corporate credentials and emerging threats specific to the GCC region.

Securing the Future of UAE Business

The statistic is a wake-up call: with 60% of attacks starting with stolen logins, your password policy and employee vetting are your most important security layers.

Conflict Advisory Group provides the strategic oversight and technical expertise needed to protect UAE organisations from the financial and reputational fallout of a breach. We don't just defend your network; we verify the identities that drive it.

Is your organisation vulnerable to credential-based attacks? Learn more about Conflict Pro or contact our Cyber Security experts today for a confidential risk assessment.