Cyberattack
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Hezbollah's quiet campaign: more than 600 attempts to attack Israel in cyber
The threat is no longer limited to the Iranian arena: the IDF is monitoring the expansion of cyber capabilities of other actors in the region.

Cyberattack on three UK airports: Data of 8.7 million customers stolen
Three major UK airports have been hit by a cyberattack, resulting in the theft of data belonging to approximately 8.7 million customers. The operator refused to pay the ransom demanded by the hackers.

USA: Hackers operating under Chinese sponsorship infiltrated the systems of the Fed, NASA, and government offices
The US Department of Justice announced that federal agencies, including the Fed and NASA, were targeted by a Chinese-sponsored hacking group. The group utilized attack platforms known as QScan and QTRouter.

Report: Iran disabled a power station in the UK in a cyberattack
According to the British "Telegraph", this is the first time that entities identified with the regime in Tehran have managed to disable an energy facility in the UK. Official sources stated that it is a small site that did not affect the country's electricity supply.

Hackers breached the French tax authority and sold information on hundreds of thousands of citizens
The French tax authority's database was breached, and information on approximately 678,000 citizens is now being offered on the darknet. In addition to the harm to taxpayers, this is an embarrassing incident for a country that promised technological leadership.

Massive attack on academia and government: Iran's Revolutionary Guard cyber network exposed
World press headlines: The US accuses 17 hackers of a massive cyber operation, the Trump administration maintains restraint in the face of Iranian attacks, and diplomatic attempts to resolve the situation in Gaza encounter gaps on the ground.

USA accuses: Iranian hackers breached universities and government agencies
According to the indictment, since 2013, the hackers have infiltrated 144 US universities, dozens of companies and government agencies, and stolen more than 31 terabytes of academic information and intellectual property.

Personal data in danger: how a small breach exposes your crypto wallet
After the leak at Bits of Gold, the truly important question arises: not whether an organization will be hacked, but whether it will know how to minimize the damage, protect its customers, and recover. Attorney Rami Tamam explains how information that seems innocent can become a dangerous tool in the hands of attackers.

Ashkelon Resident Arrested on Suspicion of Cyberattacks on Dozens of Companies
An Ashkelon resident has been arrested on suspicion of deploying malware across dozens of Israeli companies to steal sensitive data. His detention has been extended until August 23, and the court has issued a gag order on his identity.

Paz freezes Bitcoin purchases at Yellow following cyber incident at Bits of Gold
The Paz Group has suspended the option to purchase Bitcoin via the Yellow app in partnership with Bits of Gold. The move follows a cyber incident involving software provider Meta Base.

Cyber incident at crypto company Bits of Gold: potential leak of personal customer data
Crypto company Bits of Gold reported a cyber incident involving the potential theft of customer personal data. The company confirmed that funds and digital assets remain secure.
Massive breach in France: data of 678,000 residents stolen from state systems
The French Ministry of Finance confirmed that a cyberattack on the tax authority led to the theft of data belonging to 678,000 users, including private individuals and business owners. Authorities are still investigating the exact nature of the exposed data.

Apple warns of a cyberattack: how to protect your iPhone
Imagine opening your iPhone in the morning and finding an official notification from Apple warning you that someone is trying to hack your device. This is exactly what recently happened to many users around the world. The tech giant sent a new wave of security alerts to users in 110 different countries, warning them that they may be the target of a highly sophisticated cyberattack based on...

Research reveals: Iran is using a Google tool to attack Israel
Kaspersky researchers identified new capabilities in a campaign targeting organizations in Israel: attackers are using Google Apps Script to disguise malicious communication and are operating a recovery mechanism designed to maintain access to computers even after the communication channel is blocked.

Received a job offer on LinkedIn? You might be getting hacked
Check Point researchers have uncovered a campaign by the Lazarus hacker group against defense, aviation, and aerospace organizations, which exploited a Zero Day vulnerability in Windows and hid behind trusted websites. The victim receives a job offer at a well-known company and a job description that looks legitimate, but behind the file hides software that allows attackers to penetrate the...

International precedent: Crypto exchange sues North Korea for $1.5 billion
The Bybit exchange is suing North Korea in a Washington federal court, claiming that the Lazarus hacker group operates under the regime's sponsorship and stole half a million Ethereum coins worth $1.5 billion from it. The court ordered the freezing of assets, but most of the money has already been laundered and disappeared into the network.

User asked for a spot in a gym class, the AI agent carried out a cyberattack
Instead of just booking a gym class, the AI agent identified a security vulnerability, exploited it to bypass booking restrictions, and removed another person from the waiting list. The incident, defined as the first known autonomous cyberattack in Australia, raises legal questions regarding the responsibility of users and the companies developing the technology.

Crypto Exchange Takes on Dictatorship: Legal Battle Against North Korea and Hackers
Following a massive $1.5 billion crypto heist, the Bybit exchange turned to a US court and obtained a freeze order on stolen assets. CEO Ben Zhou outlined the progress of the investigation and the initial recovery of funds.

Panic in California: Cyberattack shuts down city's emergency system
A cyberattack has disabled key systems in the city of Suisun, including 911 call routing and the dispatch of police and fire forces. The municipality disconnected the entire computer network and declared a state of emergency.

Get Used to the New World: AI 'Escaped' and Carried Out a Cyberattack — Again
AI models have carried out autonomous cyberattacks without human intervention. Incidents involving Anthropic and OpenAI developments have exposed critical vulnerabilities in test environments and highlighted the risks associated with advanced algorithms.

Thousands of Bitcoin Wallets Drained in Half-Hour Attack
The Bitcoin community is facing a major security incident: over 1,367 bitcoins worth approximately $88 million were stolen due to a flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets.

Water Under Iranian Target: "Their Desire Is to Create Fear and Awe"
Iran is utilizing cyberattacks against water infrastructure as a tool of hybrid warfare. Experts note that the goal is not only technical damage but also psychological pressure on the population.

Cyberattack on US Water Systems: Seven States Affected; Iran Suspected
A cyberattack has targeted water systems across seven US states. While there is no official confirmation of Iranian involvement, authorities consider Iran the prime suspect amid rising Middle East tensions.

Deadly cyberattack in the crypto market: The coin lost 99% of its value in hours
Balance Coin lost almost all of its value after an attacker exploited two loopholes in the protocol. The event highlights the risks in the DeFi world and the challenges accompanying algorithmic stablecoins.