Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka’s 9th Cyber Security Summit stressed the critical need for comprehensive PDPA compliance, data protection culture, and coordinated breach response, highlighting legal frameworks, industry challenges, and practical solutions for sustainable digital trust.
Jordan advanced ten projects in June spanning digital public engagement, airport automation, telecom regulation, and cybersecurity education, reinforcing the nation’s digital economy and security frameworks.
Huawei Nigeria reaffirmed its cybersecurity commitment at the NITDA conference, stressing user privacy over commercial interests. With rigorous standards and global certifications, Huawei advocates collaboration to secure Nigeria’s digital future, serving billions globally with trusted digital infrastructure.
Al Akhawayn University and Deloitte Morocco launch an 18-month master’s in cybersecurity, training experts with practical experience to meet Morocco’s digital security needs and drive innovation.
CINET’s internship programme develops Kuwaiti students’ skills in cybersecurity and data science, supporting the country’s digital transformation and fintech innovation goals.
The ransomware attack on Ingram Micro disrupted global order fulfillment and customer-facing systems, affecting thousands of B2B clients. The incident underscores the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures as cyber threats evolve and AI advances rapidly, exposing critical vulnerabilities in many organizations.
Egypt’s Cybersecurity Academy enters its second year, offering free training to 5,000 young people across school, university, and graduate levels. Supported by national authorities and international tech companies, the program provides practical cybersecurity skills and accredited certification, aiming to enhance digital safety and career readiness nationwide.
Keymous+, a North African hacker group, has executed over 700 DDoS attacks across multiple continents in 2025. Blending hacktivism with commercial operations, they are linked to a DDoS-for-hire service and maintain collaborations with other cyber groups. Their opaque motives and high-volume attacks reflect evolving trends in cyber threats.
CTTECH+ has been launched in nine Partner States to enhance counter-terrorism policies, law enforcement technological capabilities, and public-private partnerships against terrorist misuse of new technologies. The initiative supports global efforts to combat terrorism in the digital age through tailored national and international cooperation.
Connex Information Technologies and Cyble have partnered to bring advanced real-time cyber threat intelligence to Sri Lanka, enhancing proactive cybersecurity measures across industries. The collaboration combines global expertise with local delivery to help organizations anticipate and mitigate evolving cyber risks.