Cybersecurity
Israel’s cyber defense chief tells CNN he’s concerned Iran could increase severity of its cyberattacks
Middle East
November 6, 2023
Israel’s cyber defense chief tells CNN he’s concerned Iran could increase severity of its cyberattacks
CNN — After suspected Iranian hackers claimed a string of recent attacks on Israeli security cameras, Israel’s cyber defense chief told…
Uber investigating ‘cybersecurity incident’ after hacker claims to access internal systems
Technology
September 20, 2022
Uber investigating ‘cybersecurity incident’ after hacker claims to access internal systems
Uber said Thursday that it was investigating a “cybersecurity incident” after a hacker shared evidence that they had breached the…
Middle Eastern women take the lead in global cybersecurity: Report
Technology
September 12, 2022
Middle Eastern women take the lead in global cybersecurity: Report
Over 94 percent of women in the Middle East are interested in pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, according to a…
US has ‘significant’ cyber vulnerabilities, but a sweeping Russian cyberattack is unlikely
World
March 16, 2022
US has ‘significant’ cyber vulnerabilities, but a sweeping Russian cyberattack is unlikely
(CNN) – In the winter of 2015, computer hackers working for the Russian government attacked Ukraine’s power grid and switched…
Cybersecurity firm says Chinese hackers breached six US state agencies
World
March 9, 2022
Cybersecurity firm says Chinese hackers breached six US state agencies
Washington (CNN)A Chinese government-backed hacking group has breached local government agencies in at least six US states in the last…
Spyware find highlights depth of hacker-for-hire industry
Middle East
December 17, 2021
Spyware find highlights depth of hacker-for-hire industry
BOSTON (AP) — Security researchers said Thursday they found two kinds of commercial spyware on the phone of a leading…
US talks global cybersecurity without a key player: Russia
World
October 13, 2021
US talks global cybersecurity without a key player: Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid an epidemic of ransomware attacks, the US is discussing cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries…
Analysis: Biden talks down Russia, spurs allies in bid to back Putin into a corner
World
June 17, 2021
Analysis: Biden talks down Russia, spurs allies in bid to back Putin into a corner
President Joe Biden on his first foreign foray sought to cast Russia not as a direct competitor to the United…
Russian hack of US agencies exposed supply chain weaknesses
World
January 25, 2021
Russian hack of US agencies exposed supply chain weaknesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The elite Russian hackers who gained access to computer systems of federal agencies last year didn’t bother…
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
Middle East
October 22, 2020
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials have accused Iran of being behind a flurry of emails sent to Democratic voters in…