July 25, 2024 at 01:02AM A recent distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on a UAE financial institution, attributed to the pro-Palestinian hacktivist group BlackMeta, set records for its duration and volume. Lasting six days with 4.5 million requests per second, the attack marks a shift from standard hacktivist attacks. The group has also targeted organizations in … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 08:41AM Patelco Credit Union, serving 500,000 customers, faced a ransomware attack, impacting its online banking, mobile app, and call center. Electronic transactions are unavailable and restoration efforts are ongoing. Patelco emphasized secure system restoration, cooperation with cybersecurity experts, regulators, and law enforcement. Customer reimbursement for late payment fees is assured. Based … Read more
March 18, 2024 at 04:51AM The IMF uncovered a cybersecurity incident involving nearly a dozen hacked email accounts. Discovered on February 16, 2024, an investigation revealed 11 compromised accounts, which were promptly secured. The IMF emphasized its serious approach to cybersecurity and the absence of further unauthorized access. The attackers’ motives and potential data obtained … Read more