Sham Cash App Raises Alarms Over Privacy and Security in Syria - The Syrian Observer

Sham Cash App Raises Alarms Over Privacy and Security in Syria - The Syrian Observer

The Syrian government’s recent decision to mandate the use of the Sham Cash (شام كاش) app for public sector salary payments has triggered widespread concerns about digital security, data privacy, and government transparency. Initially launched in Idlib under the control of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, Sham Cash has now become a central tool for processing salaries, university fees, and bill payments in government-controlled areas. However, the app is …