Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Resecurity, a global cybersecurity leader, will be the Cybersecurity Partner at the Oman AI Summit 2025, where it will showcase its solutions to protect digital identities and enhance resilience. This participation supports Oman’s Vision 2040 and the company’s expanding cybersecurity presence in the Middle East.
The NCSC has issued a cybersecurity advisory to government office employees, detailing steps to enhance security for communication systems, networks, and digital devices. The advisory covers topics such as strong passwords, safe use of devices, mobile security, and phishing prevention to protect against increasing cyber threats.
Trend Micro has raised alarms about cyberattacks targeting routers and IP cameras, primarily in Bahrain, as part of a global botnet campaign. The malware exploits weak passwords and vulnerabilities, leading to DDoS attacks and other malicious activities.
IPification has partnered with stc Kuwait to integrate its seamless mobile authentication solution into the telecom company’s digital services. By…
Mastercard is driving digital payment innovation across Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon through strategic partnerships, advanced technologies like tokenisation, and fintech collaborations. The company is enhancing financial inclusion, promoting secure transactions, and strengthening cybersecurity, ensuring a resilient digital payment ecosystem while contributing to the region’s economic growth and transformation.
The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have launched the Centre for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh to address the economic challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity. The Centre aims to enhance global resilience, foster collaboration, and develop models to improve cybersecurity investment and growth.
Nayatel has partnered with Agile Managex Technologies to deliver Bitdefender’s top-tier cybersecurity solutions across Pakistan. This collaboration aims to enhance endpoint security for businesses, offering AI-powered malware detection, real-time protection, and centralized management, helping protect against sophisticated cyber threats as Pakistan’s IT sector continues to grow.
CITIC Telecom CPC has received multiple prestigious awards for its breakthrough innovations in AI, including advancements in data analysis, natural language processing, computer vision, and cybersecurity. These achievements underscore the company’s commitment to developing disruptive solutions, empowering enterprises to thrive in the emerging AI+ era.
Jordan has ranked 20th globally and 1st among Arab nations in the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI), a key global cybersecurity measure. The country also made a significant improvement in the Global Cybersecurity Index, moving from 71st to 27th place, reflecting its robust cybersecurity management.
Cybersecurity breaches in telecom organisations have surged, with AI and Gen AI playing a significant role in both the attacks and the defense strategies. Telecom companies are integrating these technologies into their cybersecurity plans to better detect, prevent, and respond to evolving threats in real time.