DUBAI: The UAE's Cyber Security Council thwarted cyber attacks targeting the Gulf country's aviation, energy and education sectors, according to the Emirati state news agency (WAM) reported on Monday. The council said the attacks had been dealt, with intrusion attempts contained before the attackers could achieve their objectives or affect vital systems and services.

The UAE’s national cyber systems have detected and thwarted advanced, coordinated cyber attacks targeting the country’s aviation, energy and education

UAE blocks sophisticated cyberattacks on vital sectors, with swift action protecting aviation, energy, education and critical national infrastructure.