DarkReading
FCC Reveals 'Royal Tiger' Robocall Campaign
In a first-ever move, the commission's enforcement bureau has high hopes that official classification will allow law enforcement partners to better combat these kinds of threats.
The Cyber Express
The Cyber Express Sets the Stage to Host World CyberCon META Edition 2024 in Dubai
This May, the heartbeat of the cybersecurity industry will resonate through Dubai, where The Cyber Express is set to host
SC Magazine
Royal Tiger robocall gang impersonated feds, banks, utilities, FCC says
The FCC has smacked the group with a first-of-its-kind threat classification for its persistent, fraudulent activity.
The Cyber Express
TCE Cyberwatch: Weekly Wrap on AI, Deepfakes, Cybersecurity Challenges Affecting Nations Worldwide
This week on TCE Cyberwatch we’re covering the different data breaches and vulnerabilities faced by different companies. Along with this,
The Cyber Express
Anonymous Arabia Strikes UAE: Targets Key Entities in Alleged Cyberattack
Anonymous Arabia, a ransomware group notorious for its clandestine operations, has allegedly targeted two significant entities in the UAE: Dubai.ae,
Bleeping Computer
Iranian hackers pose as journalists to push backdoor malware
The Iranian state-backed threat actor tracked as APT42 is employing social engineering attacks, including posing as journalists, to breach corporate networks and cloud environments of Western and Middle Eastern targets.
The Cyber Express
Five Families Back? Ransomware Group Claims Attacks on UAE Entities
A threat actor group Stormous Ransomware, affiliated with the Five Families alliance, has claimed responsibility for alleged cyberattacks targeting several
The Cyber Express
Hacker Makes Claim of Largest Attack on United Arab Emirates in History
The cybersecurity community is on edge after an unidentified threat actor operating under the username 'UAE', claimed responsibility for a
ZDNet
91% of ransomware victims paid at least one ransom in the past year, survey finds
With more than half of organizations experiencing at least six ransomware attack attempts over the past year, many want more budget to cope.
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Cyber Security News
TransparentTribe Hackers Weaponize Websites & Documents to Attack Indian Orgs
The hacker group known as TransparentTribe, also referred to as APT-36, has intensified its cyber espionage activities.
Trend Micro
The Fall of LabHost: Law Enforcement Shuts Down Phishing Service Provider
On April 18, 2024, the UK’s Metropolitan Police Service and others conducted an operation that succeeded in taking down the Phishing-as-a-Service provider LabHost.
DarkReading
Zambia Busts 77 People in China-Backed Cybercrime Op
Phony call center company conducted online fraud and other Internet scams.
HACKRead
Match Systems publishes report on the consequences of CBDC implementation, led by CEO Andrei Kutin
Dubai, UAE, April 10th, 2024, CyberNewsWire
DarkReading
Cyber Threats Intensify in Middle East During Ramadan
How security teams in the region fortify their defenses amid short-staffing — and increased DDoS, phishing, and ransomware campaigns — during the Muslim holy month.
DarkReading
Saudi Arabia, UAE Top List of APT-Targeted Nations in the Middle East
Government, manufacturing, and the energy industry are the top targets of advanced, persistent threat actors, with phishing attacks and remote exploits the most common vectors.
DarkReading
'Darcula' Phishing-as-a-Service Operation Bleeds Victims Worldwide
Pervasive and inexpensive phishing kit encompasses hundreds of templates targeting Kuwait Post, Etisalat, Jordan Post, Saudi Post. Australia Post, Singapore Post, and postal services in South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco, and more.
Infosecurity News
US Ups Pressure on Russian Crypto Sanctions-Evaders
The US Treasury has designated several Russian blockchain and virtual currency firms for sanctions evasion
The Hacker News
U.S. Sanctions 3 Cryptocurrency Exchanges for Helping Russia Evade Sanctions
US Treasury cracks down on cryptocurrency exchanges aiding Russia's sanctions evasion. Bitpapa, Crypto Explorer, and others sanctioned for facilitatin
DarkReading
Africa Tackles Online Disinformation Campaigns During Major Election Year
Cyber-disinformation campaigns targeting Africa have taken off in 2024, as 18 nations prepare to hold elections, and cybersecurity efforts are key to taming the threat.
CyberNews
US gov nails fintech firms for helping Russia fund Ukraine war
The US Treasury Department sanctioned over a dozen fintech companies for actively helping Russia funnel international funds to help pay for the war on Ukraine.
Bleeping Computer
US sanctions crypto exchanges used by Russian darknet market, banks
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned three cryptocurrency exchanges for working with OFAC-designated Russian dark web markets and banks.
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Cyber Security News
Beware of Ramadan & Eid Fitr Online Scams that Steal your Financial Data
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, a surge in shopping and giving, cybercriminal ramping their efforts to exploit the festive spirit.
The Record
US penalizes Russian fintech firms that helped others evade sanctions
The U.S. imposed sanctions on 13 Russia-linked fintech companies and two individuals for offering cryptocurrency services used to evade economic restrictions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
DarkReading
United Arab Emirates Faces Intensified Cyber-Risk
The UAE leads the Middle East in digital-transformation efforts, but slow patching and legacy technology continue to thwart its security posture.
The Cyber Express
GISEC Global 2024: Fostering Collaboration in Middle East Cybersecurity
As the Middle East braces for escalating cyber threats, the upcoming GISEC Global 2024 event emerges as a pivotal platform
The Cyber Express
Empowering Excellence: The Cyber Express Celebrates the Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity
The world of cybersecurity has long been dominated by men, presenting women with numerous hurdles, from biases to systemic obstacles.
DarkReading
3 Ways Businesses Can Overcome the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
With budget constraints and a limited supply of skilled talent, businesses need to get creative to defend against rampant cybersecurity threats.
DarkReading
150K+ UAE Network Devices & Apps Exposed Online
Misconfigurations, insecure services leave UAE organizations and critical infrastructure vulnerable to bevy of cyber threats.
DarkReading
CISO Corner: NSA Guidelines; a Utility SBOM Case Study; Lava Lamps
Our collection of the most relevant reporting and industry perspectives for those guiding cybersecurity strategies and focused on SecOps.
The Cyber Express
Vodafone Egypt Outage: Cyberattack or Upgrade Hiccup?
Vodafone Egypt, the largest mobile operator in the country serving over 40 million customers, finds itself grappling with a partial
DarkReading
Middle East Leads in Deployment of DMARC Email Security
Yet challenges remain as many nation's policies for the email authentication protocol remain lax and could run afoul of Google's and Yahoo's restrictions.
DarkReading
CISO Corner: Operationalizing NIST CSF 2.0; AI Models Run Amok
Dark Reading's roundup of strategic cyber-operations insights for chief information security officers and security leaders. Also this week: SEC enforcement actions, biometrics regulation, and painful encryption changes in the pike.
DarkReading
Ransomware-as-a-Service Spawns Wave of Cyberattacks in Middle East
Experts advise organizations in the region to refuse to pay ransom demands.
SecurityWeek
Iranian Hackers Target Aviation and Defense Sectors in Middle East
An Iranian threat actor tracked as UNC1549 is abusing Azure infrastructure in attacks targeting organizations in the Middle East.
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Cyber Security News
UNC1549 Hackers Abuse Microsoft Azure Cloud To Attack Defense Sectors
A new threat activity has been discovered which relates to the Iran-Nexus espionage activity that targets Aerospace, Aviation and defense
CyberNews
Iranian hackers impersonate Boeing and DJI, post fake job offers
Iranian cyberespionage hackers, posing as recruiters from Boeing or drone manufacturer DJI, are targeting the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries.
DarkReading
'Illusive' Iranian Hacking Group Ensnares Israeli, UAE Aerospace and Defense Firms
UNC1549 aka Smoke Sandstorm and Tortoiseshell appears to be the culprit behind a cyberattack campaign customized for each targeted organization.
The Record
Suspected Iranian cyber-espionage campaign targets Middle East aerospace, defense industries
An ongoing cyber-espionage campaign that uses unique malware against the aerospace, aviation and defense industries in the Middle East appears to have links to Iran, security researchers say.
Infosecurity News
69% of Organizations Infected by Ransomware in 2023
Proofpoint found that 69% of organizations experienced a successful ransomware incident in the past year, with 60% hit on four or more occasions
CyberNews
Russia VPN law tightens but won’t change much
Tightening of laws on VPNs in the Federation won't stop citizens using workarounds to get free internet access.
DarkReading
Gulf Region Accelerates Adoption of Zero Trust
United Arab Emirates will likely be one of the first in the region to implement zero trust security due to its heavy adoption of cloud technologies.
DarkReading
Meta Disrupts 8 Spyware Firms, 3 Fake News Networks
While furiously trying to put out one fire — fake news — the social media giant is dealing with another, growing threat: spies for hire.
The Cyber Express
UAE Telecom Giant ETISALAT Hit by LockBit, $100K Demanded for Data Release
ETISALAT, the state-owned Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC in the UAE, is reportedly grappling with a ransomware assault attributed to
HACKRead
Hackers Claim Data Breach at Staffing Giant Robert Half, Sell Sensitive Data
The hackers, infamously known as IntelBroker and Sanggiero, claim to possess a trove of data from Robert Half stolen through a data breach.
DarkReading
CISO Corner: CIO Convergence, 10 Critical Security Metrics, & Ivanti Fallout
Also in this issue: Mideast investment, new FCC breach notification rules, and how Dark Reading readers use GenAI tools in their cybersecurity apparatus.
HACKRead
ChatGPT Down? Anonymous Sudan Claims Responsibility for DDoS Attacks
Is your ChatGPT down? Or, are you experiencing issues accessing ChatGPT? If so, the cause appears to be DDoS attacks from Anonymous Sudan.
CyberNews
Arrest warrant issued for Meta spokesperson, from Russia with love
A Moscow court issued an arrest order for Meta spokesperson Andy Stone on charges of inciting terrorism. Is this Kremlin propaganda or does Stone need to watch his back?
CyberScoop
Meta details actions against eight spyware firms
Meta shared the details in its quarterly adversary threat report.
DarkReading
Middle East & Africa CISOs Plan to Increase 2024 Budgets by 10%
New data shows higher-than-expected cybersecurity growth in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region, thanks to AI and other factors.
Ars Technica
Report: Sam Altman seeking trillions for AI chip fabrication from UAE, others
WSJ: Audacious $5-$7 trillion investment would aim to expand global AI chip supply.
The Cyber Express
Emirates Investment Bank Data Allegedly Breached, Access Sold for $10,000
A hacker known as 'JustAnon69' recently posted on the dark web claiming to have obtained unauthorized access to Emirates Investment
DarkReading
UAE Banks Conduct Cyber War Games Exercise
The exercises are aimed at finding security gaps in the nation's banking infrastructure.
CyberScoop
Microsoft: Iran is refining its cyber operations
Stepped up coordination among Iranian cyber actors may improve their ability to hit U.S. critical infrastructure, Microsoft researchers say.
DarkReading
UAE Cybersecurity Official Warns of VPN Abuse
More than six million VPNs are now deployed on devices in the United Arab Emirates.
Bleeping Computer
Google says spyware vendors behind most zero-days it discovers
Commercial spyware vendors (CSV) were behind 80% of the zero-day vulnerabilities Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) discovered in 2023 and used to spy on devices worldwide.
The Cyber Express
LulzSec Muslims Resumes Their Attack on UAE and Bahrain For Supporting Israel
LulzSec Muslims have declared their intent to resume their cyber offensive, launching a cyberattack on United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
SecurityWeek
OT Maintenance Is Primary Source of OT Security Incidents: Report
A new ICS security report from TXOne Networks says many OT security incidents involved ransomware and vulnerability exploitation.
The Cyber Express
Anonymous Sudan Claims Flydubai Attack, Accuses Airline of Funding Rebels
The hacktivist group, Anonymous Sudan, unleashed a relentless cyberattack on the digital infrastructure of Flydubai, a prominent UAE-state-owned airline. The
The Cyber Express
Telefónica Breached Again: Hackers Claim to Sell Unauthorized Access
An unidentified hacker has allegedly claimed unauthorized access to Telefónica, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies based in Spain,
HACKRead
Anonymous Sudan Claims DDOS Attacks on UAE's Flydubai Airline
Anonymous Sudan, the pro-Palestinian hacktivist group, has taken credit for a series of DDoS attacks on Flydubai, a UAE government-owned airline.
Security Affairs
Data leak at fintech giant Direct Trading Technologies
Sensitive data and trading activity of over 300K traders leaked online by international fintech firm Direct Trading Technologies.
DarkReading
UAE Government Cyber Chief: We Face 50K Cyberattacks Daily
The Emirates face phishing emails, DDoS attacks, and ransomware, as well as port scans, on a regular basis.
CyberNews
Data leak at fintech giant reveals staff calling clients ‘idiots’
Direct Trading Technologies, an international fintech company, jeopardized over 300K traders by leaking their sensitive data and trading activity.
CyberNews
Top 5 unexpected use cases for Bitcoin mining
Unexpected use cases of Bitcoin mining
DarkReading
AI Learning Initiative Launches for UAE Women
The effort will train 100 women in technology and cybersecurity around artificial intelligence concepts.
DarkReading
AI Progam Aims to Advance Cybersecurity in Abu Dhabi
The nation's new AI council will be responsible for developing policies and strategies related to research, infrastructure, and investments in AI.
HACKRead
Anonymous Sudan's DDoS Attacks Disrupt Network at Israeli BAZAN Group
Anonymous Sudan has also claimed responsibility for DDoS attacks on Thuraya Mobile Satellite Communications Company, an international mobile-satellite service (MSS) provider based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Cyber Express
Surge in Telecommunications Cyberattacks: After Orange, and Kyivstar, Now Thuraya Targeted
UAE-based satellite service provider Thuraya Telecommunications found itself at the center of an alleged cyberattack orchestrated by the notorious hacking
DarkReading
UAE Cyber Security Council, Khalifa University Launch Abu Dhabi Academy
The university is also joining the Emirates' National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.
DarkReading
Cybersecurity Incidents Consistently Increase in UAE
Malicious insider threats are increasingly becoming a cause for concern among businesses in the United Arab Emirates.
DarkReading
UAE Faces Fresh Plague of Phishing Scams, Poisoned Searches
Dubai Police are issuing warnings about highly indexed websites that mimic popular online destinations, like the city's travel card top-up site.
DarkReading
Israel Battles Spike in Wartime Hacktivist, OT Cyberattacks
Israel's cybersecurity industry made strides in the past year despite the backdrop of the military conflict.
DarkReading
UAE Banks on AI to Boost Cybersecurity
The federation has formed partnerships to aid its cybersecurity ambitions as well, but aging legacy systems and a talent gap leave the UAE vulnerable to cyber risks.
Security Affairs
Security Affairs newsletter Round 451 by Pierluigi Paganini
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you.
DarkReading
SMS Phishing Messages Targets UAE Citizens, Visitors
The text messages threaten fines if the victims don't provide personal and financial details.
The Hacker News
Alert: Chinese-Speaking Hackers Pose as UAE Authority in Latest Smishing Wave
Chinese-speaking threat actors, known as the Smishing Triad, are posing as UAE authorities to gather sensitive information via malicious SMS messages.
The Record
Cybercriminals target UAE residents, visitors in new info-stealing campaign
A group of hackers in recent months has attempted to steal personal and financial information from residents and visitors of the United Arab Emirates in a new text-based phishing campaign, according to new research.
The Record
Nearly 3 million affected by ransomware attack on medical software firm
Austin-based ESO Solutions said a ransomware attack allowed hackers to access patient health information.
Infosecurity News
Smishing Triad Targets UAE Residents in Identity Theft Campaign
The Resecurity team discovered the threat and promptly notified UAE law enforcement agencies
Security Affairs
Smishing Triad: Cybercriminals Impersonate UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship on the Peak of Holidays Season
Smishing Triad: Researchers warn crooks impersonating UAE Federal Authority for Identity and citizenship ahead of the Holiday Season
The Cyber Express
Sylhet Gang’s ‘DecemberStrom’ Campaign Targets UAE Ministry of Defence
The Self-proclaimed hacktivist group, Sylhet Gang, has claimed a cyberattack on the UAE’s Ministry of Defence. The attack allegedly targeted
DarkReading
UAE to Chair World Bank's Cloud Computing Working Group
The World Bank recognized UAE for its work with the private sector in implementing and securing cloud systems.
The Cyber Express
Anonymous Arabia Declares Cyber Assault on Abu Dhabi Airport, UAE’s Second Busiest
A mysterious cybercriminal group, Anonymous Arabia, has targeted Abu Dhabi Airport, leading to its alleged shutdown. The gravity of the
DarkReading
Iran-Linked 'OilRig' Cyberattackers Target Israel's Critical Infrastructure, Over & Over
The prolific APT repeatedly compromised targets in healthcare, manufacturing, and government with new lightweight downloaders that blend into network traffic for evasion.
DarkReading
Hacktivists Interrupt UAE TV Streams With a Message About Gaza
The root cause may lie in set-top boxes run by a questionable service provider.
The Cyber Express
Anonymous Collective Targets UAE Government Portal Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict
The notorious hacktivist group, Anonymous Collective, targeted the United Arab Emirates' government portal, claiming to have taken it offline. The
The Cyber Express
UAE Television Disrupted by Cyberattack: Israeli-Palestinian Message Broadcasted
Residents of the United Arab Emirates had an unexpected interruption to their TV shows on Sunday night due to the
The Record
TV service in UAE hacked to show alleged atrocities in Palestine
A group of hackers targeted a television service in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend, replacing the original broadcast with graphic footage from the war between Israel and Hamas.
The Record
UK police return £8 million in bitcoin stolen by chronically-ill bed-bound thief
Police in Lancashire in North West England have managed to return around £8 million ($10 million) in bitcoin to a man whose cryptocurrency was stolen back in 2017.
The Record
Two-day water outage in remote Irish region caused by pro-Iran hackers
The incident appears to be the latest perpetrated by the Cyber Av3ngers group targeting the Israel-made Unitronics tool.
DarkReading
Russian Espionage Group Hammers Zero-Click Microsoft Outlook Bug
State-sponsored actors continue to exploit CVE-2023-23397, a dangerous no-interaction vulnerability in Microsoft's Outlook email client that was patched in March, in a widespread global campaign.
DarkReading
Middle East CISOs Fear Disruptive Cloud Breach
Increasingly, businesses are concerned about the speed of their cloud incident response times.
The Cyber Express
Anonymous Arabia Targets UAE’s Largest Bank FAB in Cyberattack
The notorious hacking group Anonymous Arabia has claimed responsibility for launching a cyberattack on First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the
DarkReading
Emirates CISOs Flag Rampant Cybersecurity Gaps
UAE security leaders warn that people, tech, and process gaps are exposing their organizations to cybercrime.
SecurityWeek
Researchers Dive Into Activities of Indian Hack-for-Hire Firm Appin
Researchers uncover the activities of Appin, a hack-for-hire Indian firm involved in espionage, surveillance, and disruptive attacks.
Bleeping Computer
Microsoft: BlueNoroff hackers plan new crypto-theft attacks
Microsoft warns that the BlueNoroff North Korean hacking group is setting up new attack infrastructure for upcoming social engineering campaigns on LinkedIn.
Bleeping Computer
BlueNoroff hackers backdoor Macs with new ObjCShellz malware
The North Korean-backed BlueNorOff threat group targets Apple customers with new macOS malware tracked as ObjCShellz that can open remote shells on compromised devices.
Bleeping Computer
US sanctions Russian who laundered money for Ryuk ransomware affiliate
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova for laundering millions in cryptocurrency for various individuals, including ransomware actors.
Bleeping Computer
Ace Hardware says 1,202 devices were hit during cyberattack
Ace Hardware confirmed that a cyberattack is preventing local stores and customers from placing orders as the company works to restore 196 servers.
Infosecurity News
Forty Countries Agree Not to Pay Cybercrime Ransoms
Initiative announced at International Counter Ransomware Initiative
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