Keywords: Digital security


EU recommends member states to avoid using Huawei and ZTE in connectivity infrastructure

The European Commission has recommended that European Union member states avoid using equipment from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE Corporation in the development of national connectivity infrastructure. The proposal is part of broader efforts to strengthen cybersecurity across the region. Cybersecurity......

Basic-Fit data breach exposes personal information of 200,000 members in the Netherlands

European fitness chain Basic-Fit has reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 200,000 members in the Netherlands, raising concerns about personal data security in the fitness industry. According to the company, the breach involved sensitive customer information, including names, contact......

Cybersecurity takes center stage as Africa’s digital systems expand

GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will place cybersecurity at the core of discussions in Marrakech from April 7 to 9, as Africa’s rapid digital transformation raises new risks for governments, businesses, and citizens. Across the continent, essential services such as banking, healthcare, telecommunications,......

GITEX Africa 2026 launches STAR summit on AI-driven cyber threats

GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will introduce a new cybersecurity forum during its upcoming edition in Marrakech, as concerns grow over the impact of artificial intelligence on digital security across Africa. The Strategic Digital Defence AI Readiness Summit, known as the STAR Summit, is organized in partnership......

WhatsApp introduces parent-controlled accounts for children under 13

In response to growing concerns about children’s exposure to social media, WhatsApp is now opening its messaging platform to users under 13 through accounts managed by parents or guardians. The move aims to provide a safer environment for preteens, allowing limited interaction while giving adults......

Italy foils suspected Russian cyberattacks targeting Milan-Cortina winter olympics

Italian authorities have announced that several cyberattacks believed to be linked to Russian actors were successfully neutralized ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, set to open in the coming days. According to Italy’s foreign minister, the attempted intrusions targeted a number......

Morocco adopts a national strategy to combat audiovisual piracy

Rabat, December 27, 2025 — Morocco has taken a significant step in the fight against audiovisual piracy by adopting a national strategy aimed at protecting cultural and sports content. The initiative was announced during the country’s first international seminar dedicated to combating illegal......

Morocco ranks among Africa's top targets for cyberattacks

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has revealed that Morocco is one of the most frequently targeted countries for digital attacks in Africa. This alarming finding was presented during GITEX Africa 2025, which recently concluded in Marrakech, highlighting a significant increase in threats across the continent. According......

Morocco leads new Islamic network for personal data protection

Morocco has assumed the presidency of the newly established Islamic Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities, with Omar Seghrouchni, president of the Moroccan National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP), at its helm. This milestone was announced on February 19 in Fez,......