Saudi stays alert on hacking attempts at gov't cyber networks

The Saudi Interior Ministry announced Tuesday the foiling of hacking attempts at several government cyber networks, Sabq local online news reported.

The hacking attempts were done through foreign attackers who exploited a fault in the email server, in which the ministry highlighted that the level of harms was determined, and authorities concerned were notified for precautionary measures.

The ministry said that the e-security centre held a workshop to discussed the hacking attacks and measures to secure e-networks.

The country announced in 2013 the establishment of a National Authority for Information Security to protect the e-system of the state from hackers.

Source : XINHUA