Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Rural communities are increasingly targeted by online scams and digital fraud. Weak passwords, fake tech calls, and phishing emails make residents vulnerable. By adopting strong passwords, software updates, and cautious online behavior, rural citizens can protect themselves against evolving cyber threats.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has urged users to keep smartphones, laptops, routers, and smart devices updated, warning that outdated systems are prime targets for malware and data theft. Enabling automatic updates and timely patches is considered the most effective protection against evolving cyberattacks.
TikTok’s UAE launch of ‘Family Academy’ offers families enhanced digital safety tools and guidance, reinforcing responsible online behavior. With new parental controls, privacy settings, and wellbeing features like Wind Down Mode, TikTok strengthens its commitment to protecting young users and fostering healthy digital habits.
Orange Jordan partners with IRIS Academy to develop young football talent through the Iker Casillas Challenge, emphasizing youth empowerment via sports and positivity. The initiative supports the company’s anti-cyberbullying campaign, promoting safe digital interactions under Orange Group’s “For Good Connections” program.
OSP CyberAcademy has partnered with Bahrain’s NCSC to provide cyber safety education to 70,000 students. The program includes culturally tailored, gamified courses designed to teach children aged 6 to 17 about cybersecurity and online safety. The initiative aims to help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
A Kaspersky survey reveals that over half of Egyptian teenagers (53%) hide their online activities from their parents, with many concealing time spent online and visiting adult content sites. The study emphasizes the need for open communication and parental control tools to safeguard children’s digital safety.
Women face increasing cybercrimes such as harassment, blackmail, and doxing, with many victims hesitant to seek help due to fear of public exposure and societal pressures. Despite efforts by the Police Cyber Support for Women, experts urge legal reforms, better victim support systems, and enhanced digital literacy to protect women online.
TikTok, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), hosted the ‘Digital Safety Summit Bangladesh 2025’ in Dhaka. The summit brought together experts and policymakers to discuss digital safety, highlighting TikTok’s new safety features and its partnership with BTRC to strengthen online security in Bangladesh.
BTRC has renamed its Digital Security Cell to the Digital and Cyber Safety Directorate to better reflect its role in cybersecurity and digital safety. The Directorate will continue its content monitoring and removal efforts while expanding its scope and workforce to address the growing challenges of cyber-related crimes.
TikTok hosted a star-studded event in Nepal as part of its Safety Ambassadors Programme to promote digital safety awareness. The event included a panel of prominent content creators who discussed issues like misinformation, harassment, and online scams, while encouraging responsible internet use and safe content creation on the platform.