cyber security

Companies across world hit by cyber attack
World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"…
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