From 745 days to 44: the collapse of the patching grace period
The average time to exploit has fallen from 745 days in 2020 to just 44 days in 2025, according to Flashpoint. Here’s why N-day vulnerabilities are driving faster attacks.
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Women in cybersecurity: Saudi Arabia’s 32% moment
Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity workforce is now 32% women, outpacing the global average. Leaders at Black Hat MEA share their perspective, alongside our lowdown on the data about gender diversity in the region.
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Attackers don’t need AGI
The largest international AI safety review has landed – and for cybersecurity teams, the message is that attackers don’t need AGI to cause serious damage
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Why CISOs are flying to Riyadh
Three cybersecurity leaders share why Saudi Arabia is changing how they think about scale, innovation, and global collaboration.
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What cyber practitioners should take from the world’s biggest AI risk review
The International AI Safety Report 2026 analysed for cybersecurity practitioners: AI in cyberattacks, vulnerability automation, phishing risks and evaluation blind spots.
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Why exhibitors keep choosing Black Hat MEA
Four exhibitors explain why Black Hat MEA is the region’s most important meeting point for cybersecurity buyers, partners, and talent.
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