#WiperAttacks

Hamas Hackers Spy on Mideast Gov’ts, Disrupt Israel

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November 14, 2024 at 02:05AM The Hamas-affiliated group “Wirte” has conducted espionage and wiper attacks mainly targeting governments in the Middle East and Israel, leveraging the Gaza war for phishing. Its strategy has evolved from stealthy espionage to public hack-and-leak operations, showcasing cyber capabilities amidst ongoing conflict, according to Check Point Research. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Iranian APT Targets Israeli Education, Tech Sectors With New Wipers

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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