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US sentences Israeli to prison for global hacker-for-hire scheme

Aviram Azari, a former policeman detained in the United States since 2019, pleaded guilty last year to three counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit hacking and aggravated identity theft.

By REUTERS
16/11/2023

Israeli cyber group claims: We hacked Iranian oil infrastructure systems

They explained that these are systems that provide communication and internet infrastructure to many citizens, including Hezbollah's computer systems.

Pittsburgh Jewish Federation deletes X account after being hacked by pro-Palestinian activists

Before dawn on Thursday, the hackers replaced the banner photo of the federation’s social media feed with a Palestinian flag emblazoned with the phrases “Free Palestine” and “Stop the Genocide.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
20/10/2023

Hackers hit United Hatzalah, aid group treating wounded Israelis

United Hatzalah said its website was struck by distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that temporarily slowed its ability to receive donations.

By REUTERS
13/10/2023

Iranian hackers leak photos of former PM Ehud Barak

"Embarrassing" photos of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak have been spreading on Iranian social media accounts.

War crimes tribunal ICC says it has been hacked

"Immediate measures were adopted to respond to this cybersecurity incident and to mitigate its impact," the ICC said in a short statement.

By REUTERS
19/09/2023

Chinese hacker group targets power grid, its not their first time

A similar attack was aimed at India in recent years and such attacks have been warned against in the US , particularly against its territory of Guam. 

How will the fight over Israel Police phone hacking scandal play out? - analysis

The government’s decision to create a new commission of inquiry to check into the police’s alleged illegal hacking of citizens’ cellphones set up one of the most staggering battles to date.

Israeli cyber firm investigates $235k ransom for Chinese government data - analysis

The Israeli cybersecurity firm Cybersixgill has found evidence that could link the leak of Chinese government data to a similar event last year.

North Korean hackers target US-South Korea military drills, police say

The hackers were believed to be linked to a North Korean group that researchers call Kimsuky, and they carried out their hack via emails to South Korean contractors.

By REUTERS
20/08/2023
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