Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - A cyber-security specialist who saved his nation and thousands of families from potential cyber-hacking attacks has urged the public to heighten their defenses online to prevent phishing and similar scams.
Saud Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed, known professionally as Saud Bin Ahmed, is a well-respected UAE public figure hailed for detecting various digital lapses in more than 4,000 computers in his country and quickly securing electronic systems through his Sharjah-based company.
He was also the first resident in the UAE to knock down a ransom virus, hiding behind the emblem of the UAE's Ministry of Interior.
Ahmed also saved several UAE families from the threat of extortion cases from various hackers. In 2011, he was called on to associate with His Excellency Ahmed bin Muhammad Al-Jarwan, the President of the Arab Parliament, for taking care of his technical matters.
Ahmed has now urged the public - particularly in the run up to the festive season and the New Year - to step up their online security awareness and protect their digital footprint, including bank accounts and general usage, from being compromised.
And following from his own experiences, he has begun to educate people about fabricated pictures, electronic blackmail and corrupt media circulations worldwide.
Ahmed commented: "Cybercrime in all its forms can affect everyday life and leave many people destroyed by phishing and hacking. But if they remain cautious on emails that don't look right or fake, they can stay one step ahead of the cyber-criminal.
"Invest in security software that tackles phishing attempts and become more tech-savvy to prevent becoming another statistic to global cybercrime."
Since the age of 13, Ahmed has been working on electronic software through research and experimentation. He has gained excellent knowledge in this field, making many discoveries to make a difference in the technological world.
Ahmed is a certified ethical hacker and gained his degree in the USA. He has given 20 years to the cyber-security industry and his company has been at the forefront of serving his country and the world to prevent data breaches, viruses, and hackers.
