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'We know how to find you': FBI official tells ShinyHunters hacker group to get in touch with agency

In a video address posted to X on Tuesday, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman said the recent arrest of a Dutch man in connection with the ShinyHunters investigation should serve as a warning.

An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2029.
An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2029.

Leaked FBI data includes sensitive details on counterespionage work against China, Russia, cartels

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Iran-linked hackers used Israeli IT providers to target government bodies

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Cyber proxy wars escalate as hackers shift to infrastructure targets


Portugal warns foreign state-backed hackers targeting officials' and military messaging accounts

According to the Portuguese national intelligence service (SIS), the hacker group targeted WhatsApp and Signal accounts of government officials, diplomats, and military personnel.

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FBI 'identified and addressed' suspicious cyber activity on its networks, agency spokesperson says

The FBI has identified suspicious activity on its networks, focusing on wiretap and intelligence surveillance systems, but has not disclosed specifics or the scope of the incident.

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Handala hackers claim to have hacked former MK Ayelet Shaked's phone, share pictures, videos online

The Iranian hackers shared a series of photos, including one of Shaked at a meeting with Bennett and another of her posing with several IDF soldiers.

Hackers from the Handala group claimed to have hacked former MK Ayelet Shaked's phone.

Fundraising site for October 7 ceremony targeted in alleged Hack

Hundreds of supporters attempting to donate to the group were blocked, raising suspicion of “malicious and coordinated attacks” on the donation campaign.

 People gather and light candles to remember the Israeli victims of the October 7 massacre at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 12, 2023.

Russia's Aeroflot suffers IT failure, hackers claim responsibility

A statement purporting to be from a hacking group called Silent Crow said it had carried out the operation together with a Belarusian group called Cyberpartisans BY.

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Israeli hacker group takes responsibility for reported collapse of Wi-Fi in Iran

WeRedEvils has been operating in a non-official capacity since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

( Illustrative) Iran conducts a cyber campaign to threaten Israeli athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

North Korean hackers are stealing military secrets, US and allies say

Hackers, known as Anadriel or APT45, are stealing classified military secrets for North Korea's nuclear program. The US, Britain, and South Korea warn that these hackers target global defense firms.

 Anonymous hacker with hood and mask sitting next to computer (Illustrative).

BlackCat hacker group methods exposed by Israeli cybersecurity firm

Sygnia stopped a cyberattack and has revealed the forms of infiltration hackers tend to use to attack their victims

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Israeli CEO recruits Muslim hackers to fight Hamas in cyberwarfare

Doron Amir, CEO of CyTaka, successfully recruited hackers from Muslim countries to combat Hamas. In this interview, he explains their motivations.

 An illustrative image of a person at a computer surrounded by code, indicating hacking or cyberattacks.

Britain summons Russian ambassador over alleged political interference campaign by Moscow

Personal emails of anti-Russian officials hacked by "Cold River" group, which had previously targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States.

 Cyberattack on a smartphone. Beware of downloading spyware (Illustrative).