Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior highlights the rising threat of sophisticated cyber scams involving fake messages, fraudulent payment links, and fake online stores. With thousands of cases reported annually and significant funds protected, the ministry stresses public vigilance, legal enforcement, and technological collaboration to combat cybercrime and protect digital security.
Muscat Daily’s Cybersecurity and Cloud Conference & Awards returns on July 9, focusing on quantum-era challenges with expert panels, networking, and a cybersecurity competition spotlighting Oman’s top talent.
ESET and Canon Singapore have expanded their partnership to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions across Asia, integrating AI-powered endpoint protection into Canon’s portfolio to meet growing enterprise security needs and drive digital transformation.
Ransomware attacks have surged across Africa in 2024, with Nigeria ranking third in threat detections. High-profile incidents impacted finance, government, energy, and telecom sectors, involving notorious gangs like LockBit, Hunters, and BlackSuit. The growing digital economy faces escalating cyber risks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity defenses.
Gulf Business Machines and Arab Open University have partnered to boost cybersecurity for digital education across the Arab region. Utilizing GBM’s COR. platform, the initiative offers comprehensive threat detection, response, and advisory services to protect academic data and ensure secure learning environments amid increasing cyber risks.