The company has also warned Middle East users to remain diligent and protect their computers with up to date antivirus and antimalware software in light of the recent malicious attacks across the region.
The malware virus infects computers by locking the screen and asking the user to pay a ransom via CashU service to unlock it. This security threat is called ‘ransomware’ and has been targeting computer users across the region with documented attacks in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar as well as the Levant.
Established in 2002, cashU is a payment service provider catering to the online payment needs of the Middle East and North Africa but serving global and regional online merchants offering a suite of payment solutions custom built to cater to the local Arabic culture and its online buying habits and trends.
Currently, CashU serves online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries with payment solutions which enable anyone to buy online without discriminating on age, income, nationality or bankability.
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