January 30, 2024 at 09:21AM During the Gaza war, Israel called up around 360,000 reservists, causing temporary staff shortages. Many, including Bobi Gilburd, willingly served. Some in the tech industry, like Team8, managed to balance civilian jobs with military duties. While the conflict led to personnel challenges, proactive measures mitigated major impacts, and the tech … Read more
January 26, 2024 at 12:05PM Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate claims pro-Ukrainian hackers breached Russia’s Center for Space Hydrometeorology, wiping 2 petabytes of data. The agency is affiliated with Roscosmos, providing vital weather and disaster information. The attack reportedly paralyzed supercomputers and caused significant financial and research losses for Russia. This is not the first state-affiliated … Read more
January 10, 2024 at 10:07AM Ukrainian cyberattacks against Iranian targets raise questions about a potential new trend. Based on the meeting notes, the question being posed is whether the recent Ukrainian cyberattacks against Iranian targets are a temporary anomaly or the start of a new pattern or trend. This question appears to be seeking an … Read more
January 8, 2024 at 01:22PM Hackers defaced flight information displays at Rafic Hariri International Airport, Lebanon, criticizing Hezbollah and Iran. The messages also disrupted the baggage handling system. The Christian Lebanese group, Soldiers of God, denied any involvement. Security experts noted the vulnerability of flight display systems to hacking. A cybersecurity firm highlighted potential chaos … Read more
January 5, 2024 at 06:30AM Ukraine’s Security Service took down two hacked residential surveillance cameras used by Russian threat actors to spy on Kyiv’s air defense and infrastructure. The hacked webcams were leveraged by Russia to aid its missile attack on Kyiv. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining cybersecurity for IoT devices, as they … Read more
January 5, 2024 at 02:36AM Sandworm crew, linked to Russia, launched a sophisticated cyber attack on Kyivstar, Ukraine’s telco giant, causing disruption to 24 million users’ mobile and internet services. The attack resulted in damage to infrastructure, air raid alert systems, and banking services. Experts believe this attack highlights the potential impact of cyber warfare … Read more
January 3, 2024 at 09:42AM Cyber Toufan, a hacking group linked to geopolitical tensions, has targeted over 100 public and private organizations in Israel. Suspected to be supported by Iran, the group is known for breaching servers, leaking data, and engaging in digital retaliation. Their victims include high-profile Israeli entities, with some still struggling to … Read more
December 18, 2023 at 05:52PM Hacktivists disrupted services at 70% of Iran’s gas stations in a politically motivated cyberattack. Iran’s oil minister confirmed the IT systems were attacked, causing long queues. The group responsible, Predatory Sparrow, claimed the attack was in response to the aggression of the Islamic Republic. This comes amid heightened tension in … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 04:39PM Ukraine’s largest mobile telecom operator, Kyivstar, suffered a cyberattack, causing cell service and internet outages for millions. CEO Oleksandr Komarov confirmed the attack, indicating significant damage to the telco’s IT infrastructure. The attack is suspected to be part of Russia’s broader kinetic strikes in the ongoing war, with potential involvement … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 03:42PM Ukrainian military intelligence hacked the Russian Federal Taxation Service, leading to the deletion of the agency’s main database and backup copies. This resulted in severe disruptions to communication and a collapse of Russia’s tax system. The attack is part of Ukraine’s increased cyber warfare efforts against Russia, including a previous … Read more