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Jordan News
05-05-2025
- Jordan News
Cybersecurity: Tips to Avoid Online Fraud - Jordan News
The National Cybersecurity Center has emphasized the importance of taking preventive measures to protect against online fraud, particularly through social media applications such as WhatsApp. اضافة اعلان In a statement released Monday, the Center outlined key prevention tips, including avoiding suspicious links, not opening untrusted or unknown URLs, and always verifying the web address before clicking. The Center also stressed the importance of enabling two-step verification for WhatsApp accounts to enhance security, and not sharing personal information such as passwords or banking details through messages. It highlighted the need to report suspicious accounts, regularly update the application, and use privacy settings, such as controlling who can view your profile photo and status on WhatsApp. As for awareness methods, the Center pointed out that public education campaigns across various media platforms—including TV, radio, and social media—are crucial to inform citizens about the dangers of cyber fraud. It also recommended organizing workshops and training sessions to teach individuals how to recognize and prevent fraud techniques across different institutions, in addition to publishing awareness content such as videos and infographics on social media platforms. The Center urged citizens to report any cyber fraud or cybersecurity incidents to the relevant authorities. In the event of an incident affecting an organization, they should contact the National Cybersecurity Center, while individuals who fall victim to online fraud should reach out to the Cybercrime Unit at the Public Security Directorate. The Center also emphasized the importance of consulting official awareness platforms, such as which is operated by the National Cybersecurity Center and offers informative content aimed at both individuals and institutions. — (Petra)
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Spain-Portugal power cuts: Everything we know as millions affected by outage
A huge power cut across Spain and Portugal left millions of people stranded on trains and airport floors. A state of emergency was declared in Madrid after large swathes of the population had no power Millions of people across Spain and Portugal were plunged into darkness after a huge power cut prompted an unprecedented state of emergency. Widespread travel and disruption left thousands of train passengers stranded and millions of people without mobile phone coverage or internet. . The unprecedented power blackout hit most of the Iberian Peninsula on Monday at around 12.30pm local time, leaving large swathes of the population facing a night of no electricity and essential power. Travellers were also left stranded to and from the popular tourist destinations. A state of emergency was declared in Spain. Emergency services and rail workers in Spain had to help evacuate around 35,000 people from over 100 trains that stopped on the tracks when the electricity was cut. By 11pm passengers from 11 trains still needed evacuating, Prime Minister Sánchez said. Spanish power distributor Red Eléctrica's head of operations Eduardo Prieto said the event was 'exceptional and extraordinary.' The national grid operator of Portugal confirmed that 6.2 million out of 6.5 million households now have power back again. Meanwhile, electricity has returned to households in Spain, as authorities try to find the exact cause of the power cut. What caused the huge blackout? Authorities are still trying to determine the sudden crash of the power grid which left millions of people without phone and internet coverage, and access from cash machines across the Iberian Peninsula. Eduardo Prieto, head of operation services at Spain's power company REE, said at a news conference today confirmed were two 'disconnection events', just seconds apart, before the blackout. He added that 'nothing leads us to believe that it could have been human error'. Spanish Prime Minster Pedro Sanchez said the electricity demand was normal and the systems were at 'good capacity." He has demanded an urgent investigation into the private companies following the blackouts. The Portuguese National Cybersecurity Center in a statement said there was no sign the outage was due to a cyber attack. What was affected? Millions of people's lives in Spain and Portugal were affected on Monday after airports, metros, and cash machines were shut down following the power cut. More than 35,000 rail passengers were affected by train cancellations yesterday. Metro systems were halted, mobile communications and access to the internet failed, while flights we also grounded. Traffic lights switched off causing chaos on the roads. Police in Portugal were having to guide drivers and block roads. Meanwhile, parts of France also briefly lost power. Play at the Madrid Open, an annual tennis tournament, was also suspended following the loss power, which affected scoreboards and cameras. Mobile telephone and fibre optics are working in 90% of the country, according to the Spanish PM. Why was there a state of emergency in Spain? Spain was placed under a state of emergency this morning following the nationwide blackout. The emergency status is based on requests from local authorities including Madrid, Andalusia and Extremadura. They have requested central government to take charge of public order and essential goods. However, the country had recovered more than 99% of its power, according to Red Eléctrica, and the prime minister pledged that the entire country of 48 million would have lights back on by the end of the day. How many Brits were stranded? Many Brits were left stranded overnight following the devastating power cut. UK holidaymakers were trying to make their way home on Tuesday morning after their flights were axed. A total of 25 flights were cancelled on Monday, with airlines British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and TAP all affected. There were five cancellations to Heathrow, four to Bristol and Gatwick, three to Luton and Manchester, and two to Stansted. Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham and Newcastle each saw at least one flight cancelled. easyJet said the widespread blackouts in France, Spain and Portugal are affecting flights. A statement reads: 'Power outages in Portugal and Spain are impacting access to some airports and affecting some airports operations including Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona. "Like all airlines, we are experiencing some disruption to our flying programme meaning that some return flights from Lisbon and Madrid have been unable to operate," the airline said. "Our flying programme at Porto and Faro airports is operating as planned." What has returned? Power has been restored in Spain and Portugal but there are heavy delays with trains and flights. The national grid operator of Portugal has confirmed that 6.2 million out of 6.5 million households now have electricity again. Energy operator Ren said it has managed to get power to "85 of the 89 substations and switching stations". Meanwhile, 99 per cent of power supply was restored back to residents in Spain, according to the country's main operator.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Spain and Portugal restore power after massive blackout, cause remains mystery
Power was almost fully restored to Spain and Portugal on Tuesday although many questions remained about what caused one of Europe's most severe blackouts that grounded flights, paralyzed metro systems, disrupted mobile communications and shut down ATMs across the Iberian Peninsula. Spanish authorities did not provide new explanations for what caused the blackout, one of the most serious to ever take place in Europe. In a televised address Monday night, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the power grid for the Southern European nation of 49 million people lost 15 gigawatts — equivalent to 60% of its national demand — in just five seconds. 'We have never had a complete collapse of the system,' Sánchez said. Authorities were still investigating what happened on Tuesday. Such widespread electric failure has little precedent on the Iberian Peninsula or in Europe. On Tuesday, Spain's meteorological agency AEMET said that it had not detected any 'unusual meteorological or atmospheric phenomena' on Monday, and no sudden temperature fluctuations were recorded at their weather stations. Portugal's National Cybersecurity Center on Monday threw cold water on feverish speculation about foul play, saying there was no sign that the outage resulted from a cyber attack. European Council President Antonio Costa also said there were 'no indications of any cyber attack' Monday afternoon. Teresa Ribera, an executive vice president of the European Commission, also ruled out sabotage. Nonetheless, the outage 'is one of the most serious episodes recorded in Europe in recent times,' she said. At Spain's largest train stations, droves of travelers waited Tuesday morning to board trains, or to rebook tickets for journeys that were canceled or disrupted on Monday and return home. At Atocha station in Madrid, hundreds of people stood near screens waiting for updates. Many had spent the night at the station, wrapped in blankets provided by the Red Cross around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning for those who had to wait overnight thanks to canceled trains. Similar scenes played out at Barcelona's Sants station. The Madrid Open tennis tournament being held this week was still affected by the power outage Tuesday after its cancellation the previous day. Tournament organizers delayed opening its doors. Metro systems restored but other trains still disrupted In some parts of the country, commuter and mid-distance services were still suspended or running at reduced capacity. Emergency workers in Spain said they had rescued some 35,000 passengers on Monday stranded along railways and underground, with the blackout turning sports centers, train stations and airports into makeshift overnight refuges. On Monday, Rubén Carión was stranded on a commuter train outside Madrid, when he pried the window open and walked to the nearest transit station by foot. Then, he spent the night in the city's Atocha station after his train back to Barcelona was canceled. The 24-year-old said he chose to wait overnight at the station instead of a hotel so he could stay updated on when he could board a train home, describing his experience as 'pure chaos.'
Web Release
24-04-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Cyber First Kuwait Returns to Drive National Cyber Resilience Aligned with Vision 2035
By Editor_wr Last updated Apr 23, 2025 In a time of accelerating digital transformation, the 3rd Cyber First Kuwait Edition took center stage at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait, bringing together over 300 technology leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers to address the country's evolving digital threat landscape and cybersecurity vision. Organized by Events First Group, the conference supports the new Kuwait Vision 2035 and the nation's ambitious National Cybersecurity Strategy. The summit will feature keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, real-world case studies, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge solutions. Topics will span AI-powered threat detection, OT/ICS infrastructure security, cloud resilience, Zero Trust frameworks, and national-level collaboration between public and private sectors. Mr. Abdullah Al Shaheen, Director of Public Relations and Media Department at National cybersecurity center said, 'This edition of the Cyber First Conference, held under the patronage of the National Cybersecurity Center serves as a platform for business leaders, professionals to come together and exchange experiences, share best practices, and explore the latest developments for security and protection against the rapidly evolving cyber threats and attacks. These challenges require us to remain informed and constantly evolving.' 'The National Cybersecurity Center in the State of Kuwait is working to build an effective system to protect the cyberspace by collaborating with both local and international entities in the field of cybersecurity. This is to create a safe digital environment, while maintaining the trust of technology operators and users. We hope this conference will serve as a gateway to more important meetings and events that focus on cybersecurity,' he added. 'Cyber First Kuwait is a national dialogue and strategic catalyst,' said Shyam Reddy, Partnerships Director. 'With Vision 2035 and the National Cybersecurity Strategy serving as our guiding frameworks, this summit brings together government and enterprise to create actionable pathways toward a digitally secure and resilient Kuwait.' The conference featured keynotes, panels, one-on-one networking sessions, a cybersecurity hackathon, and the Kuwait Cybersecurity Awards, recognizing trailblazers across innovation, leadership, and operational excellence. The event hosted over 300 delegates, including CISOs, risk management leaders, OT and cloud architects, regulators, leading solution providers, more than 20 sponsors, 15 media partners, and 10 ministries. Comments are closed.
Mid East Info
24-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Cyber First Kuwait Returns to Drive National Cyber Resilience Aligned with Vision 2035 - Middle East Business News and Information
Conference unites leaders from government and industry to explore Kuwait's ambitious cybersecurity transformation Kuwait City: In a time of accelerating digital transformation, the 3rd Cyber First Kuwait Edition took center stage at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait, bringing together over 300 technology leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers to address the country's evolving digital threat landscape and cybersecurity vision. Organized by Events First Group, the conference supports the new Kuwait Vision 2035 and the nation's ambitious National Cybersecurity Strategy. The summit will feature keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, real-world case studies, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge solutions. Topics will span AI-powered threat detection, OT/ICS infrastructure security, cloud resilience, Zero Trust frameworks, and national-level collaboration between public and private sectors. Mr. Abdullah Al Shaheen, Director of Public Relations and Media Department at National cybersecurity center said, 'This edition of the Cyber First Conference, held under the patronage of the National Cybersecurity Center serves as a platform for business leaders, professionals to come together and exchange experiences, share best practices, and explore the latest developments for security and protection against the rapidly evolving cyber threats and attacks. These challenges require us to remain informed and constantly evolving.' 'The National Cybersecurity Center in the State of Kuwait is working to build an effective system to protect the cyberspace by collaborating with both local and international entities in the field of cybersecurity. This is to create a safe digital environment, while maintaining the trust of technology operators and users. We hope this conference will serve as a gateway to more important meetings and events that focus on cybersecurity,' he added. 'Cyber First Kuwait is a national dialogue and strategic catalyst,' said Shyam Reddy, Partnerships Director. 'With Vision 2035 and the National Cybersecurity Strategy serving as our guiding frameworks, this summit brings together government and enterprise to create actionable pathways toward a digitally secure and resilient Kuwait.' The conference featured keynotes, panels, one-on-one networking sessions, a cybersecurity hackathon, and the Kuwait Cybersecurity Awards, recognizing trailblazers across innovation, leadership, and operational excellence. The event hosted over 300 delegates, including CISOs, risk management leaders, OT and cloud architects, regulators, leading solution providers, more than 20 sponsors, 15 media partners, and 10 ministries.
