cyber security
Companies across world hit by cyber attack
World
June 28, 2017
Companies across world hit by cyber attack
A massive ransomware attack has hit businesses around the world, causing major companies to shut down their computer systems. Researchers…
Under pressure, Western tech firms bow to Russian demands to share cyber secrets
Features/Interviews
June 24, 2017
Under pressure, Western tech firms bow to Russian demands to share cyber secrets
Western technology companies, including Cisco, IBM and SAP, are acceding to demands by Moscow for access to closely guarded product…
Egypt ranks 14th in Global Cyber Security Index, 2nd in Arab world
Technology
June 19, 2017
Egypt ranks 14th in Global Cyber Security Index, 2nd in Arab world
The Global Cyber Security Index (GCSI) ranked Egypt’s advances in cyber security as the 14th worldwide out of a total…
CBE takes measures to protect Egypt’s banks against ransomware
Egypt
May 17, 2017
CBE takes measures to protect Egypt’s banks against ransomware
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) issued instructions to banks operating in the local market to take precautionary measures to…
Consumer watchdog to monitor cyber security
Science
March 6, 2017
Consumer watchdog to monitor cyber security
Consumer Reports, an influential US non-profit watchdog that conducts extensive reviews of cars, kitchen appliances and other goods, is gearing…
After cyber attacks, Internet of Things wrestles with making smart devices safer
Science
November 8, 2016
After cyber attacks, Internet of Things wrestles with making smart devices safer
Recent cyber attacks harnessing everyday devices such as cameras, video recorders, printers, routers and speakers are a wake-up call to…
Egypt prosecutors instructed not to comment on politics on social media
Egypt
May 11, 2016
Egypt prosecutors instructed not to comment on politics on social media
Egypt’s top prosecutor issued on Tuesday a decision instructing members of the prosecution not to comment on political issues on social networking websites or accept…
Exclusive: SWIFT warns customers of multiple cyber fraud cases
Business
April 26, 2016
Exclusive: SWIFT warns customers of multiple cyber fraud cases
SWIFT, the global financial network that banks use to transfer billions of dollars every day, warned its customers on Monday…
Cybercrime draft law awaits presidential approval
Egypt
April 9, 2015
Cybercrime draft law awaits presidential approval
Egypt’s government has approved a draft law tackling internet crime and submitted it to the presidency for final approval, Minister…
UK and US intelligence agencies to up cyber security cooperation
World
January 16, 2015
UK and US intelligence agencies to up cyber security cooperation
Britain and the United States will increase cooperation on cyber security, Prime Minister David Cameron said, setting up "cyber cells"…