Roke Telkom urges joint action to strengthen Uganda's cyber defences
UGANDA 13:18

Roke Telkom urges joint action to strengthen Uganda's cyber defences

Roke Telkom has called for stronger collaboration among government entities, telecom operators, financial institutions, and technology providers to build a secure and resilient digital economy in Uganda. Roke Telkom CEO Peter Muhumuza spoke at  the inaugural national cybersecurity conference hosted by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), saying that increasingly sophisticated cyber threats confront individuals, enterprises and critical infrastructure alike.

ETSI invites feedback on draft EU cyber resilience standards
EUROPE 10:48

ETSI invites feedback on draft EU cyber resilience standards

ETSI has commenced public consultation on EU-aligned resilience standards in connected products with digital interfaces. Seventeen draft ETSI specifications have been published, including criteria for wearables and smart toys, internet routers and modems, operating systems, smart home devices, password managers, antivirus software, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

Kenya updates cyber cafe licensing rules to improve security
KENYA 10:25

Kenya updates cyber cafe licensing rules to improve security

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a clarification on new licensing requirements for cyber cafés and public internet centres, emphasizing that the measures aim to strengthen security and accountability without limiting access to digital services. The updated licence conditions, published in the Kenya Gazette on 7 August, are set to take effect on 7 September following the mandatory 30-day statutory notice period. Under the new framework, operators will be required to verify customer ident

Finland to divert funds from transport infrastructure maintenance to cybersecurity
FINLAND 10:22

Finland to divert funds from transport infrastructure maintenance to cybersecurity

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications (LVM) said Finland's 2027 national budget will finance cybersecurity priorities by transferring funds from the basic maintenance of transport infrastructure. It stressed that a more permanent solution must be found to finance cybersecurity measures, too. From 2027 onwards, EUR 1.5 million per year will be permanently transferred from basic transport maintenance to centralised funding for cybersecurity exercises.

Egypt's ICT minister, parliamentary committee meet over mobile registration security
EGYPT 10:11

Egypt's ICT minister, parliamentary committee meet over mobile registration security

Egypt's ICT minister Raafat Hendy met with members of the parliamentary ICT committee alongside Mohamed Shamroukh, executive president of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to discuss recent reports of unauthorized mobile line registrations and the regulatory actions underway to address the issue. During the meeting, officials reviewed NTRA's response to complaints and outlined new measures designed to tighten controls over Sim card sales and activation.

Algerian government mandates WhatsApp accounts stay linked to local phone numbers
ALGERIA 09:29

Algerian government mandates WhatsApp accounts stay linked to local phone numbers

Algeria's ICT ministry has issued a formal notice to Meta, demanding that all local WhatsApp accounts remain tied to verified local phone numbers following privacy concerns over the platform's upcoming 'Usernames' feature, Ecofin reported. The ministry said that it does not oppose the privacy feature but is concerned that unlinked accounts could compromise traceability. Consequently, Algerian authorities are demanding that all local WhatsApp accounts remain tethered to a valid, verified mobile number regist

TalkTalk Business merges with IT services company ARO
UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

TalkTalk Business merges with IT services company ARO

TalkTalk Business has announced a merger with UK IT services company ARO. The merger creates a group with around 650 employees, over 70,000 business customers and annual revenue of around GBP 200 million - making it one of the largest independent managed technology and connectivity service providers in the UK. The merger combines TalkTalk Business expertise in communications, networking and connectivity, with ARO's cloud, cybersecurity and managed IT services capabilities. The deal is subject to approval un

Smith Micro brings SafePath to consumer app stores
GLOBAL 09:03

Smith Micro brings SafePath to consumer app stores

Smith Micro Software has launched an app store edition of its family controls and safety suite tailored to mobile handsets and other consumer devices. Dubbed SafePath Connect, the product is designed to be listed on various app stores on a standalone basis while delivering similar features to the white-label SafePath distribution, which tends to be deployed via MNOs. Key features include real-time location services, parental controls and screen time thresholds.

BeCloud uses Positive Technologies service Standoff Defend for cybersecurity staff training.
BELARUS 08:23

BeCloud uses Positive Technologies service Standoff Defend for cybersecurity staff training.

Belarusian state-owned cloud services provider beCloud said it has implemented the Standoff Defend online training facility from Positive Technologies. Specialists from the beCloud Security Operations Centre (SOC) will regularly investigate complex attacks there.

Ooredoo Qatar and Callsign partner to strengthen fraud protection
QATAR 07:25

Ooredoo Qatar and Callsign partner to strengthen fraud protection

Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with digital identity and fraud prevention firm Callsign to deliver next-generation fraud protection. Qatari banks, airlines, healthcare providers and government agencies can now access Callsign's proprietary Digital DNA technology. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Fahad Al Thani, senior director of business accounts at Ooredoo said that as digital services become central to daily life and business operations, security must evolve alongside innovation.

Vodafone, Tata team to drive AI transformation at UK enterprises
UNITED KINGDOM 13 AUG

Vodafone, Tata team to drive AI transformation at UK enterprises

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with VodafoneThree's business division, Vodafone Business, to support UK enterprises with AI-driven digital transformation. The partnership will focus on key areas such as AI and automation, cloud transformation and migration, network modernisation and digital infrastructure, cyber security, data and analytics, managed services, IoT and connected business applications. 

NCSC seeks partners to develop next-gen private 5G solutions
UNITED KINGDOM 13 AUG

NCSC seeks partners to develop next-gen private 5G solutions

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is looking to partner with technology companies to develop next-generation, secure private 5G capabilities. The work forms part of the NCSC's research portfolio, and will inform the agency's advice and guidance and it continues to protect the country's most sensitive data and infrastructure.

UGANDA 13 AUG

Airtel Uganda urges service providers to embed fraud prevention in product development

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has convened regulators, banks and telecom leaders for its inaugural national cybersecurity conference to address digital fraud. Airtel Money Commerce Uganda MD Japhet Aritho urged the sector to adopt "security by design" principles. He stated that while public education remains important, service providers must embed fraud prevention mechanisms directly into product development.

UNITED KINGDOM 13 AUG

Leeds Beckett University uses Vodafone Storm cloud contact centre system

VodafoneThree has provided Leeds Beckett University with a Vodafone Storm cloud-based contact centre solution. Developed with cloud communications provider Content Guru, Vodafone Sorm allows customers to connect all aspects of digital service. The flexible solution can be scaled as required, allowing the university to increase the number of licences during periods of high demand - such as during the clearing period after students receive their A-level results.

UNITED STATES 13 AUG

Lockheed, Verizon demo 5G AI-enabled UAS detection system

Lockheed Martin and partners have demonstrated how commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology can help deploy, detect and track unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for protecting public and critical infrastructure. The partners are Verizon, Keysight Technologies, Nvidia, ODC and Astris AI. Demonstrated in the Miami area in July, the NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service system combines 5G, commercial technology and AI to detect unmanned aerial systems.

UNITED STATES 13 AUG

Calix adds ScamWatchIQ, ScamPro to Calix One service add-on

Calix has introduced scam monitoring features in its SmartHome managed service software that forms part of the Calix One broadband optimisation suite. SmartHome's new ScamWatchIQ feature tracks and notifies customers of emerging scams and identity threats. Calix is also launching a premium paid-for feature, ScamPro, that provides additional expertise in responding to scams and identity theft, as well as recovering access to compromised accounts. 

SINGAPORE 13 AUG

NeraTel returns to net profit and positive EBITDA in H1

Singapore communications and network services provider Nera Telecommunications (NeraTel) has reported a return to net profitability in the first half of 2026. It says organisational restructuring, operational streamlining and cost rationalisations undertaken since it became part of Ennocon Technology Group in 2024 contributed to the improved earnings in H1 2026. It said net profit was SGD 535,000 compared with a net loss of SGD 1.84 million in H1 2025. Executive chairman Steve Chu said NeraTel's performance

DENMARK 13 AUG

TDC Erhverv says Mirai malware accounts for quarter of suspected cyberbreaches at Danish firms in Q2

TDC said its business arm TDC Erhverv recorded 1,343 suspected security breaches at Danish companies and organisations in the second quarter of 2026. Its Q2 security port said the ten-year-old Mirai malware accounted for one in four (24.9%) probable cyber incidents during the period. Mirai's source code was published a few years ago, which has allowed malicious actors to develop their own versions and adapt the malware to new technologies and vulnerabilities.

BELARUS 13 AUG

A1 Belarus launches secure storage service

A1 Belarus has launched its new service S3 Secure Object Storage, a secure solution for storing information with restricted access. The service is provided using a certified information system from the A1 data centre corresponding to Tier-3 requirements.

FRANCE 13 AUG

Iliad's Free ordered to pay compensation in SIM swap fraud case

A French court has ruled that Free Mobile, part of the Iliad group, must pay compensation to a fraud victim in a SIM swap case dating back to 2022, reports Le Monde. The bank involved in the fraud, BNP Paribas, was also held liable for the losses incurred, which amounted to nearly EUR 17,000, and was ordered to pay half of the compensation awarded to the victim. The fraudsters made unauthorised withdrawals from the victim's bank account, despite the fact that she had reported an incident of identity theft t

BAHRAIN 13 AUG

STC Pay Bahrain launches eKey 2.0 integration for faster registration

STC Pay Bahrain has integrated its customer onboarding with the national eKey 2.0 digital identity system, developed by Beyon Connect in partnership with the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). The upgrade allows eligible users to verify their identity securely using government-backed digital identity and eKYC capabilities. Metin Zavrak, CEO of  STC Pay Bahrain, said that integrating the eKey 2.0 platform simplifies customer registration by reducing onboarding friction while elevating transaction sec

ALGERIA 13 AUG

Algerian government starts scheme to implement AI in public sector services

Algeria has finalised a joint inter-ministerial roadmap to deploy artificial intelligence across public services and reinforce its national technological sovereignty, ITWeb reported, citing the minister for higher education and scientific research, Kamel Baddari. The plan focuses on sovereign open source AI models, high-performance computing centres, localised data storage and strict security protocols for public sector systems. Baddari said Algeria aims to build a knowledge-based economy that ensures full

SAUDI ARABIA 13 AUG

Saudi Data and AI Authority introduces Ibram platform for digital signatures and verification

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has brought out Ibram, a centralised digital signature and sealing platform to allow Saudi government organisations and their employees to sign and verify official documents instantly and securely. It has already been integrated at more than 87 government bodies and establishes a legally binding framework to accelerate administrative workflows. Ibram has two primary authentication features, namely digital seals that verify the issuing agency's authority and guarantee

GERMANY 12 AUG

1&1 Versatel expands security services portfolio for business customers

1&1 Versatel is expanding its portfolio of security services for business customers. The company is introducing 1&1 Security Services, a solution combining secure connectivity, cybersecurity consulting, and managed security services. 1&1 Security Services bundles Penetration Testing & Security Consulting, Managed Firewall, and round the clock monitoring of security-relevant events. The solution enables companies to secure their IT and network infrastructures and meet regulatory requirements such as NIS2 an

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