Saudi SDAIA and World Bank conclude five‑day global AI governance workshop in Washington
- Five‑day high‑level workshop led by Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) and the World Bank concluded in Washington; focused on international AI governance and cooperation.
- Event aimed to align multilateral approaches to AI regulation, risk management, and capacity building for emerging economies.
- Saudi officials framed the workshop as reinforcing the Kingdom's global leadership role on AI governance and data policy.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) · 2026-04-11
Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority issues Adobe vulnerability advisory
- Saudi NCA published an Adobe security advisory (alert ID 2026-7401) noting vulnerabilities and recommended patches/mitigations.
- National agencies and private sector ICT teams should apply vendor fixes and monitor NCA CERT updates for exploitation indicators.
- Advisory underscores continued focus on software supply chain hygiene across government digital services.
National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) · 2026-04-11
Google Drive launches proactive ransomware protection feature
- Google announced an advanced defensive feature for Drive to detect and block ransomware activity before encryption spreads.
- Feature integrates anomaly detection, file‑versioning rollbacks and admin alerts for Workspace customers.
- Enterprises and government cloud customers should evaluate deployment timelines and integration with local e‑discovery/compliance.
Maspero (regional tech) · 2026-04-11
Local tech talent: Tafila Technical University runs cybersecurity CTF events to boost skills
- Tafila Technical University organized Capture‑The‑Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competitions to train and spotlight young technical talent.
- Event included students from numerous institutions and focused on practical defensive/offensive skills and awareness.
- Such events feed national pipeline for Saudi cyber workforce and align with capacity‑building goals.
Al Addustour · 2026-04-11
Saudi ministries sign technical cooperation to integrate Absher services with education systems
- Ministry of Interior (Technical Affairs) and Ministry of Education signed an agreement to extend Absher digital services to education workflows.
- Agreement aims to speed up e‑linking of education records, simplify student and parent transactions and support Vision 2030 digital targets.
- Rollout will be phased with technical coordination between both ministries' digital teams.
Kapsola (local aggregator) · 2026-04-11
Artemis II mission daily logbook: crew returns and deployed CubeSats (includes Saudi payload context)
- Canadian Space Agency daily log records the Artemis II mission milestones, crew return and deployment of multiple CubeSats.
- Verified mission notes reference deployment of small payloads; Saudi satellite participation (SHMS / Shams) cited in broader mission coverage.
- Implication for Saudi space sector: continued international rideshare opportunities and technology collaboration.
Canadian Space Agency (ASC/CSA) · 2026-04-11
Fake secure‑messaging apps used in Middle East espionage campaign to deliver ProSpy Android spyware
- Researchers report a targeted espionage campaign in the Middle East that uses cloned secure‑messaging app interfaces to trick users into installing ProSpy Android spyware.
- Attackers leverage social engineering and repackaged APKs; campaign is tailored to regional audiences and high‑value targets.
- Recommendation: tighten app‑store hygiene, verify APK signatures, and escalate monitoring of suspicious messaging apps.
GBHackers News · 2026-04-11