UAE Ranks Sixth Globally in Exposure to Cyber Activity

The UAE ranked sixth globally in the frequency of being affected by cyber activity, according to Microsoft’s 2026 Digital Defense Report, which highlighted rapid shifts in the global cybersecurity landscape.

The report pointed to the growing use of artificial intelligence, identity-based attacks and increasingly interconnected digital systems as key features of that changing environment.

Identity-based attacks place access to digital systems at the centre of cybersecurity concerns, while greater connectivity makes protecting those systems a more complex task.

The findings come as the UAE continues to strengthen its capabilities in using artificial intelligence to support cybersecurity and protect its digital infrastructure.

The ranking concerns the country’s exposure to cyber activity, rather than its overall cybersecurity capabilities. The supplied summary did not provide figures on the scale or impact of that activity.