Honeywell UOP has introduced its new Connected Plant ARMGuard system, a remote monitoring service that helps natural gas processors manage the …
Russia-based Kaspersky Lab rolls out free antivirus software
The company has revealed in a recent blog post that the free antivirus will not be competing with any of the paid versions.
King Khalid Airport removal ends US-Middle East laptop ban
The United States has ended a four-month ban on passengers carrying laptops on-board U.S. bound flights from certain airports in …
Google redesigns mobile app, launches personalised ‘Feed’
Google has announced it is revamping its mobile app to include a personalised feed of links about hobbies, travel, sports and other topics – a move that puts the search company into more direct competition with social networks such as Facebook.
Saudi airports US device ban stands as Egypt, Morocco lifted
Egypt and Morocco’s airlines have said a ban against carry-on laptops on US-bound flights has been lifted, leaving only two Saudi airports …
Data breaches cost $4.94M in the Middle East: IBM study
IBM Security has announced the results of a Middle East study exploring the implications and effects of data breaches on businesses located in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
In vogue: The wearable movement
When James Park and Eric Friedman founded Fitbit ten years ago, they created a device that would soon become a …
Emirates expands free in-flight WiFi service
Emirates Airlines has expanded its free in-flight Wi-Fi services to offer unlimited data for all Skywards Platinum and Gold members, regardless of their class of travel.
Electronics ban lifted on Etihad Airways flights to US
In an official statement Etihad Airways said, “Effective immediately, the removal of the restrictions allows passengers flying to the US to carry all laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices onto the aircraft, subject to enhanced security measures.
Samsung to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea
Samsung said in a statement that it will offer 400,000 phones, dubbed the Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition (FE), in its home country priced 699,600 won ($611).
FireEye: Petya is spreading via EternalBlue exploit
According to reports, this variant of the Petya ransomware may be spreading via the EternalBlue exploit used in the WannaCry attack from last month.
Compliance with new US airline security could end laptop ban
The new measures, announced yesterday, include enhanced overall passenger screening, heightened screening of personal electronic devices, increased security protocols around aircraft and in passenger areas, and expanded canine screening.
Digital Shadows: Petya victims won’t get their files back
Posteo administrators have disconnected the email address associated with paying the ransomware to get unlock keys for impacted systems.
Massive cyber-attack hits IT systems across the globe
A new wave of ransomware attack has reportedly hit numerous companies across the world on Tuesday, taking out servers and disrupting IT systems.
Amazon to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion
Amazon, on Friday, has announced plans to purchase US-based upscale grocery chain Whole Foods for a staggering amount of $13.7 billion.
LiFi demoed in disaster operations
The tech vendor pureLiFi has been working alongside, Verizon, Nokia and Aegex Technologies, to demonstrate how LiFi can perform under …
IBM, AIG team up to use blockchain for ‘smart’ insurance
Insurer American International Group (AIG) has partnered with IBM to develop a “smart” insurance policy that uses blockchain to manage complex …
Electric car market posts record year: report
The number of electric cars on the roads across the globe rose has surpassed 2 million in 2016, according to the latest International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook.
FBI ‘assisting’ Qatar with state media hacking probe
The United States FBI is helping Qatar to investigate the source of an alleged “hack” of state media which sparked …
Shadow Brokers threaten to release more data in July
A group that published hacking tools that security experts believe were stolen from the U.S. National Security Agency said on …