Online hacking is a significant problem in the UAE that can steal personal information and disrupt internet access. The main cause is hackers seeking to cause trouble, with ransomware attacks increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Solutions include spreading awareness about online safety and using strong passwords to protect information, working as a team to defend against cyber threats.

1. Online hacking
and Cybercrime
Presented by: Hamad Ibrahim

2. Overview of Online Hacking in the
UAE:
• Online hacking is a big problem in the UAE. This happens when some
people try to get into your online things without permission, causing
trouble for many people. Hacking can mess up the internet and even
steal personal information, which is not good and can make things
difficult.

3. Causes/Effects:
• The main reason for online hacking is
that there are many hackers around.
During the COVID-19 pandemic,
hacking got worse, especially a type
called ransomware. This kind makes it
hard for the UAE to keep its internet
safe. Bad guys doing this, called
cybercriminals, are getting smarter.
They use tricky tactics that are hard to
stop and can cause lots of trouble.

4. Suggested Solutions:
1. Spreading awareness means letting people in the UAE know about
hacking and how to stay safe on the internet. This involves sharing
important information and making announcements so that everyone can
learn how to protect themselves from hackers. The goal is to ensure that
people are aware of online threats and know the steps to take to stay
secure online. (Cyber Safety and Digital Security | the Official Portal of
the UAE Government, n.d, 2015)
2. 2- Encouraging the use of strong passwords is like putting a super-strong
lock on the door to your online world. Just like we lock our homes to
keep intruders out, having a strong password helps protect our digital
stuff from sneaky hackers. (Joe, M. M., 2015)
So, what's a strong password? It's like creating a secret code that only you
know. Instead of using easy-to-guess things like your name or birthday,
mix it up! Combine uppercase and lowercase letters, add numbers, and
throw in some symbols. This makes your password like a tough puzzle for
hackers to solve.
Why does this matter? Well, hackers are like digital detectives trying to
crack codes. If your password is too simple, it's like leaving your front
door wide open. But if it's strong and complex, it's like having a high-tech
security system protecting your valuable information.

5. Talking to everyone about hacking is a smart way to make sure people know how to
stay safe on the internet. The UAE government is taking this seriously and has created
rules and laws to keep everyone protected online. They've even come up with cool
projects, like UAE Pass, to make using the internet safer and easier for everyone.
• UAE Pass Project: This is a special project by the UAE government to help people
use the internet safely. They made an app called UAE Pass to make it easier for
everyone.
• Kid Safety Programs: The UAE is also working on plans to teach kids how to be
safe on the internet. This is important because kids need extra help to
understand and avoid online dangers.

6. To really deal with online hacking, it's like using a mix of spreading the word and having
strong passwords. Imagine it's teamwork against the bad guys on the internet!
Spreading Awareness
•First, let's make sure everyone knows about
hacking and how to stay safe online. It's like
when we tell our friends about a cool game. We
want everyone to know the rules to play it
safely.
•If people know the dangers and how to protect
themselves, it's like having a shield against
hackers. Just like superheroes need their gear,
we need to know how to defend ourselves.
Using strong passwords
•Next, let's talk about strong passwords. Think of
them as locks for your online stuff. When we use
passwords that are hard to guess, it's like putting a
giant lock on the door. Bad guys won't easily break
in because the lock is too tricky for them.
•So, when we combine knowing about hacking and
using strong passwords, it's like having a superhero
team defending our online world. The bad guys
find it really hard to cause problems because we've
built a strong defense.

7. How it works
(The two combined)
• It's like having a superhero team defending our online
world. The bad guys find it really hard to cause
problems because we've built a strong defense.
• Think of it like playing a game. We know the rules
(spreading awareness) and have the right gear (strong
passwords). When we play together, it's much harder
for the bad guys to win. Teamwork makes us strong!
• So, when we use this combo of spreading the word
and having strong passwords, it's like creating a
powerful shield against online hacking. It's all about
working together to keep our online world safe and
sound. Teamwork makes the dream work!

8. conclusion
In conclusion, online hacking is a challenge in the UAE, but there's a plan to
tackle it. It's like solving a puzzle – first by spreading awareness about online
safety and then by using strong passwords as protective keys. By combining
these efforts, we create a strong defense against cyber threats.
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https://www.mei.edu/publications/ransomware-uae-evolving-threatsand-expanding-responses
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https://www.academia.edu/10360309/Enhancing_Security_Module_to_
Prevent_Data_Hacking_in_Online_Social_Networks
• https://u.ae/en/information-and-
services/justicesafety-and-the-law/cyber-safety-and-digital-security