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Algerian cyberattack hits Morocco’s social security database

A group of Algerian hackers leaked data from social security fund CNSS concerning 500,000 companies and 2 million wage-earners, in the worst cyberattack against a Moroccan institution so far. CNSS has belatedly acknowledged the cyberattack while warning against disinformation and legal risks involved in sharing personal information that have been hacked. The attack evidences the […]

Syria: Qatar opposed to Arab League membership reinstatement

Qatar mother said it will oppose efforts by large members of the Arab League to reinstate Syria noting also that it will not reopen its diplomatic mission in the Syrian capital Damascus contrary to some leading Arab countries, reports say. “Since day one Qatar had reasons for which it supported suspending (Arab League) membership and […]

South Africa’s Rand depreciates after poll showing Zuma’s political return

A Bloomberg report on a poll showing a drop in ANC popularity ahead of the upcoming elections was enough to plunge South Africa’s currency, the Rand. The poll revealed that corruption-plagued ANC will face its first-ever electoral test since apartheid due to a surge in support for former president Jacob Zuma and his uMkhonto Wesizwe […]