Personal data breaches and phishing scams constituted an additional 28 percent, while identity theft, credit card fraud and other cyber attacks had a relatively low share in all reported cyber crimes. Five years later, phishing has become the most prevalent cyber attack.

Electronic communication\n\n Article 15 of the New Cyber Crime Law also provides that it is an offence for persons to intentionally and without permission capture and/or intercept communications online. The offence is punishable by a fine not less than AED 150,000 and not exceeding AED 500,000.