Iran-linked hackers increasingly spy on governments in Gulf region, researchers say
An Iran-linked cyberespionage group has stepped up its attacks in recent months against government agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the broader Gulf region, according to a new report.
EU condemns Russia after detecting ‘increasing number’ of hybrid activities
The European Union issued a condemnation of Russia on Tuesday over the Kremlin’s “intensifying campaign of hybrid activities” targeting the bloc and its partners.
Russian state media company operation disrupted by ‘unprecedented’ cyberattack
Russian state television and radio broadcasting company VGTRK was hit by a cyberattack on Monday that disrupted its operations, the company confirmed in a statement to local news agencies.
Ukraine bans Telegram on state and military devices
Ukraine has banned the Telegram messaging app on official devices used by state and security officials, military personnel and employees of critical infrastructure facilities. The decision came amid concerns that the Russia-founded app poses a threat to Ukraine’s national security.
Meta blocks RT and other Russian state media; Kremlin says it’s ‘unacceptable’
Meta banned Russian state-owned media accounts — including RT — from its social media platforms late Monday, an action the Kremlin called “unacceptable.”
Data on nearly 1 million NHS patients leaked online following ransomware attack on London hospitals
People with symptoms of sensitive medical conditions, including cancer and sexually transmitted infections, are among almost a million individuals who had their personal information published online following a ransomware attack that disrupted NHS hospitals in London earlier this year, according to an analysis shared with Recorded Future News.
Feds sentence 12 crypto thieves behind SIM swaps, home invasions
A dozen people involved in a string of armed cryptocurrency robberies have been sentenced this month — including a Florida man handed a 47-year jail term in relation to the brutal home invasions.
Largest crypto exchange in Indonesia pledges to reimburse users after $22 million theft
A major cryptocurrency exchange in Southeast Asia has paused operations after $22 million in coins was stolen this week.
Hospital system to pay $65 million for dark web data leak, including images of nude cancer patients
A Pennsylvania-based hospital network has agreed to a $65 million settlement in a class action suit tied to a massive data leak, including the publication of images of 600 nude cancer patients.
Hackers claim to have breached Israeli nuclear facility’s computer network
An Iran-linked hacking group claims to have breached the computer network of a sensitive Israeli nuclear installation in an incident declared by the ‘Anonymous’ hackers as a protest against the war in Gaza.