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Tag: Cyber Attack

🇲🇦🇷🇺 Russia proposes sharing experience with Morocco on protecting energy facilities from cyberattacks

Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin and Secretary-General of Morocco’s Ministry of Energy Transition Mohamed Oumed discussed sharing experience in protecting energy facilities from hacker attacks. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Energy. The parties discussed prospects for co-operation during the third meeting of the working group on…
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August 29, 2025
CYBERATTACK HITS SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS, DISRUPTS WEBSITE AND SERVICES

South African Airways (SAA), the country’s national airline, has confirmed that it was hit by a major cyberattack during the weekend of May 3, 2025. The attack caused serious disruption to the airline’s digital operations, including its official website and other internal systems. This made it hard for customers to access flight schedules, bookings, and…
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May 7, 2025
Denmark Mulls Ban on Encrypted Messaging Apps to Combat Crime

Copenhagen, Denmark – In a move that has sparked widespread concern among privacy advocates and tech enthusiasts, Denmark’s Justice Minister, Peter Hummelgaard, has indicated that the government is considering a ban on end-to-end encrypted messaging services such as Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp. The proposed ban, aimed at combating organized crime, has raised questions about the…
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September 1, 2024
Hackers steal $16.6 million from the South African ministry

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has experienced such losses over the past 10 years, Dean Macpherson, who’s been heading the ministry since June 30, said at a briefing on the first results of the audit. 💬 “In order to build trust with South Africans, we must be transparent about the problems we face…
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July 20, 2024