Data breaches in the MENA region are increasingly damaging, with average incident costs reaching $7.46 million and significant rises in attack complexity, especially in the financial sector. Most organizations report reputational harm, with 82 percent experiencing negative effects after a breach. Healthcare, finance, and energy remain the most affected sectors, while government entities also face heavy financial and operational impact. As attacks grow more frequent and sophisticated—accelerated by COVID‑19–driven digital changes—organizations must rethink security strategies to reduce risk and protect sensitive data.

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