August 15, 2024 at 03:21AM A new threat actor, known as Actor240524, has launched cyber attacks targeting Azerbaijan and Israel to steal sensitive data, using spear-phishing emails and malware like ABCloader and ABCsync. The attacks aim to avoid detection through anti-sandbox and anti-analysis techniques. NSFOCUS attributes the attacks to disrupt the cooperative relationship between the … Read more
August 2, 2024 at 12:44PM WeRedEvils, an Israel-based hacktivist group, has claimed responsibility for an ongoing internet outage in Iran. The group attributes its actions to the Gaza war and alleges successful infiltration of Iran’s computer systems, stealing data, and causing the outage. The extent of the damage and the group’s total culpability remain unclear. … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 06:39PM Iran has been conducting a yearslong influence operation in Israel, with three distinct phases targeting societal and political divisions. Recorded Future’s Insikt Group identified the operation, called “Emerald Divide,” as likely state-backed and confirmed its use of AI and social media impersonation. The operation’s focused, targeted approach has proven effective, … Read more
January 29, 2024 at 10:28AM Approximately 33,000 small and medium businesses in Israel were targeted by cyberattacks last year, 7,000 of which suffered significant damage. Data from the Small and Medium Business Agency at the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry revealed that 5% of surveyed businesses experienced cyberattacks. Smaller businesses with 5-20 employees and … Read more
January 4, 2024 at 09:37AM An Iran-linked hacktivist group named “Cyber Toufan al-Aqsa” has breached over 100 Israeli and international organizations, wiping servers and leaking sensitive data. The group has targeted diverse sectors and continues to perform follow-on email attacks. Their actions have caused significant damage and are linked to Iran, posing a serious threat … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 10:20AM Israel has identified Iran and Hezbollah as responsible for a cyberattack on Ziv Medical Center in Safed. The attack, orchestrated by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence with Hezbollah’s involvement, resulted in the theft of 500GB of medical data. The Israel National Cyber Directorate confirmed the attack was thwarted, preventing disruption to … Read more
November 9, 2023 at 10:59AM Hacktivists from various regions are claiming cyberattacks in support of Palestine or Israel during the Gaza war. However, researchers at SecurityScorecard have found little evidence to support these claims. Hacktivist operations have also been reported in Muslim-majority countries, with some claiming data breaches and others demonstrating access to industrial infrastructure … Read more
November 6, 2023 at 06:54AM Since January 2023, an Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) group called Agrius, also known as Agonizing Serpens, BlackShadow, Pink Sandstorm, and DEV-0022, has been targeting higher education and technology organizations in Israel. The group, believed to be sponsored by the Iranian government, is engaging in espionage and destructive attacks, mainly … Read more
October 11, 2023 at 02:06PM Israeli cybersecurity companies are expected to play a crucial role in the war effort against Hamas, given their expertise and capabilities. As the Gaza crisis intensifies, hacktivists have already launched cyberattacks, including DDoS attacks, with experts predicting more sophisticated attacks targeting infrastructure, civilians, and military targets. The Israeli military has … Read more
October 9, 2023 at 05:36PM Cybercrime groups originally focused on the war in Ukraine have now turned their attention to the Middle East in the wake of the Hamas strikes against Israel. Multiple threat groups, including Killnet, Anonymous Sudan, Team Insane, Mysterious Team Bangladesh, and Indian Cyber Force, have declared their intention to launch disruptive … Read more