Syria’s National Information Security Center, aided by local and global experts, countered a wave of cyberattacks targeting government websites this week. The Ministry of Communications cited outdated systems and lax protections as key vulnerabilities, prompting emergency measures:
✔ Isolating compromised sites until fixes are deployed.
✔ On-call tech support for affected agencies.
✔ Mandating stricter security protocols to prevent future breaches.
Decades of sanctions and aging infrastructure have left Syria’s digital systems exposed. A high-profile hack during 2024’s HiTech Expo—which defaced the Culture Ministry’s site with casino ads—underscored these risks.
Officials assured citizens that sensitive data remains secure but urged reporting flaws via official channels. Minister Haykal warned against sharing breach details online, stressing legal consequences for leaks endangering public services.
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Moumin Sawady.
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