UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the arrest of 10 people of various nationalities for publishing misleading and fabricated videos on social media.

Abu Dhabi Police say 45 people of different nationalities have been arrested for filming locations linked to ongoing events and posting the footage on social media, while also sharing inaccurate and misleading information that could provoke public concern.

The UAE Cyber Security Council is urging individuals and organisations to remain vigilant against Wiper malware, describing it as one of the most destructive forms of malicious software, designed to erase data and disrupt systems.