Cyberattack

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on Spotify, cite ‘revenge’ for Khamenei's killing - report

Users reported issues accessing Spotify on Wednesday evening around 8 p.m., according to the report, which cited Downdetector. 

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“Detection is no longer sufficient; every file must be made safe before it enters the system.”

The organizations that cannot afford a breach are the ones being attacked most

Former IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen (ret.) Hertzi Halevi

Beyond a ceasefire, top IDF officer compromised- opinion

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says


Russia's Aeroflot suffers IT failure, hackers claim responsibility

A statement purporting to be from a hacking group called Silent Crow said it had carried out the operation together with a Belarusian group called Cyberpartisans BY.

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Inside the minds of the cyber attackers - opinion

To cyber attackers, a successful breach in Israel isn’t just a technical victory but a symbol of resistance.

AN AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM is employed to intercept an Iranian missile attack, as seen from Jerusalem last month. As Israel fended off physical attacks from the air, it also grappled with a surge in silent, sophisticated cyber warfare, says the writer.

UK plans to ban public sector bodies from paying ransom to cyber criminals

UK officials said that the move was to protect public services from paying ransoms to cyber criminals.

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Iran-linked hackers target London journalist claiming he is a Mossad agent - Times

The hackers posted Pourmohsen’s photo and Iranian ID card along with the accusation.

 Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group B - England v Iran - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - November 21, 2022 Iran fans hold signs reading 'Freedom for Iran' and 'Woman life freedom' inside the stadium before the match.

New cybersecurity partnership aims to improve incident response readiness

The collaboration will combine Redpoint's response services with Cytactic's AI-powered management platform, with the goal of improving preparedness and coordination before, during, and after attacks.

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Iran-linked hackers may target US firms and critical infrastructure, US government warns

FBI: While there are no indications of a coordinated Iranian-linked malicious cyber campaign so far, organizations should ensure their defenses are up to date.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

US hospitals, critical infrastructure brace for retaliatory Iran-backed cyberattacks

US banks, defense contractors and oil industry companies have reportedly already come under attack by Tehran-supporting pro-Palestinian hackers.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

National Cyber Directorate urges immediate action to secure cameras amid heightened security risks

"The enemy may use home cameras for espionage and detecting vulnerabilities," the official statement cautioned. The alert emphasized that improperly configured cameras could be a major security risk.

 Illustrative image of a cyberattack with Israeli and Iranian flags.

Hackers steal $48 million in cryptocurrency used by Iran to fund terror

The same group, which is reportedly affiliated with Israel, also hacked the IRGC-controlled Sepah bank on Tuesday

 Hacker in front of Israeli flag

Cyberattack on IRGC-controlled bank causes disruptions, Iranian media claims

Anti-regime activist group "Gonjeshke Darande" (Predatory Sparrow) claimed responsibility for the attack

 Iranians walk past a Sepah Bank branch in the capital Tehran, on June 15, 2022; illustrative.