TRA programme to protect websites and domains against hackers and take down attempts

All online interactions on social networking sites are under the scanner in the UAE. Social Networking Monitoring – a new programme was launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) during the recent Idex.

According to Ghaith al Majaina, acting manager, Security and Quality Services at the TRA, the programme scans all social media interactions in the UAE for any offensive and abusive language directed against the state or the government or authorities.

“Such interactions will get flagged immediately,” said Al Majaina. He was speaking during an event at the TRA headquarters in Dubai to announce an awareness campaign on cyber blackmail.Continue Reading on Emirates 24/7