cyber crime
New Cuban decree tightens controls on social media, sparking outrage
World
August 19, 2021
New Cuban decree tightens controls on social media, sparking outrage
HAVANA, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Cuba introduced tighter controls on the use of social media this week, including a ban…
Up to 1,500 businesses affected by ransomware attack, US firm’s CEO says
World
July 6, 2021
Up to 1,500 businesses affected by ransomware attack, US firm’s CEO says
WASHINGTON, July 5 (Reuters) – Between 800 and 1,500 businesses around the world have been affected by a ransomware attack…
Video: Ahmed Ezz awaits the release of ‘El Aref’, hints at surprise
Cinema/TV
June 17, 2021
Video: Ahmed Ezz awaits the release of ‘El Aref’, hints at surprise
Egyptian movie star Ahmed Ezz is anticipating the release of his new movie “El Aref” (The Knower) nearly a year…
Trial opens for Philippine journalist critical of Duterte
World
July 23, 2019
Trial opens for Philippine journalist critical of Duterte
High-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa’s libel trial opened Tuesday in a case that she and press freedom advocates see as…
Egyptian Parliament approves law to combat cybercrime
Egypt
May 15, 2018
Egyptian Parliament approves law to combat cybercrime
The Egyptian parliament has preliminary approved a draft law for fighting cybercrimes on Monday , pending a final vote when…
Egypt parliament discusses law to counter cybercrime
Technology
March 18, 2018
Egypt parliament discusses law to counter cybercrime
The Communications and Information Technology Committee in Egypt’s House of Representatives last week discussed 27 articles of a draft law…
Russia says hackers stole more than $17 million from its banks in 2017
World
February 13, 2018
Russia says hackers stole more than $17 million from its banks in 2017
Hackers stole more than 1 billion roubles ($17 million) from Russian banks using the Cobalt Strike security-testing tool in 2017,…