RIYADH: The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) has announced that the registration period for its Capture the Flag competition will remain open until April 9. The competition is open to Saudi college students majoring in cybersecurity and programming.
The activities and challenges of the ethical hacking competition will be held remotely over 24 hours from April 11 to 12.
The competition, which offers total prizes worth SR100,000 ($26,587), is divided into individual and team challenges. The challenges cover several areas, including encryption, hacking, reverse engineering, and programming.
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Application period for ethical hacking contest extended in Saudi Arabia
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Application period for ethical hacking contest extended in Saudi Arabia
- The challenges cover several areas, including encryption, hacking, reverse engineering, and programming
Ramadan worshippers flock to Mount Al-Rumah before Maghrib
RIYADH: Muslims have been flocking to Mount Al-Rumah in the north of Madinah, about 4 km from the Prophet’s Mosque, ahead of the Maghrib call to prayer.
The site, which is about 180 meters in length, is a significant historical landmark and a destination for those seeking to learn about the Battle of Uhud, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The mount offers visitors a view of the position where archers were stationed during the battle.
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