Pakistan, Sept. 24 -- Cyberattacks against the United Arab Emirates surged during the Iran conflict, with 640,000 incidents recorded in one day. UAE authorities said attackers targeted several critical sectors. The affected areas included petroleum, gas, electricity, water and banking.

The UAE Cybersecurity Council urged companies to remain alert against potential cyber threats. Officials said attacks could target vital infrastructure and essential services. They also stressed the need for organisations to maintain strong cybersecurity measures.

Authorities said the number of cyberattacks had also reached 800,000 in April this year. The latest figure highlights the growing scale of digital threats facing the UAE. Officials described cyb...