cyber attacks
Egypt’s e-Commerce volume rises to $30 bln: Senior Banker
Business
July 10, 2023
Egypt’s e-Commerce volume rises to $30 bln: Senior Banker
The volume of e-commerce in Egypt has increased to US$30 billion, said the CEO and Managing Director of United Bank,…
Iran’s state broadcaster says it was hacked for 10 seconds
Middle East
January 27, 2022
Iran’s state broadcaster says it was hacked for 10 seconds
DUBAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB was hacked for 10 seconds on Thursday, state media reported, as…
U.S. says Iran-backed hackers launching disruptive cyber attacks on U.S. firms
Middle East
November 18, 2021
U.S. says Iran-backed hackers launching disruptive cyber attacks on U.S. firms
Nov 17 (Reuters) – A hacking group “sponsored” by Iran’s government is launching disruptive cyber attacks against a wide range…
Saudi Aramco facing $50M cyber extortion over leaked data
Middle East
July 22, 2021
Saudi Aramco facing $50M cyber extortion over leaked data
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant acknowledged Wednesday that leaked data from the company —…
Biden’s team vows action against hack as US threats persist
World
December 21, 2020
Biden’s team vows action against hack as US threats persist
WASHINGTON (AP) — Once in office, President-elect Joe Biden will punish Russia for its suspected cyberespionage operation against the United…
Exclusive: FBI probes use of Israeli firm’s spyware in personal and government hacks: sources
Middle East
January 31, 2020
Exclusive: FBI probes use of Israeli firm’s spyware in personal and government hacks: sources
(Reuters) — The FBI is investigating the role of Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group Technologies in possible hacks on American…
Leaked report shows United Nations suffered hack
World
January 30, 2020
Leaked report shows United Nations suffered hack
GENEVA (AP) — Sophisticated hackers infiltrated U.N. networks in Geneva and Vienna last year in an apparent espionage operation that…
Exclusive: Hackers acting in Turkey’s interests believed to be behind recent cyberattacks: sources
Middle East
January 27, 2020
Exclusive: Hackers acting in Turkey’s interests believed to be behind recent cyberattacks: sources
LONDON (Reuters) – Sweeping cyber attacks targeting governments and other organizations in Europe and the Middle East are believed to…
US conducted cyber attack on Iran in response to drone downing: report
Middle East
June 23, 2019
US conducted cyber attack on Iran in response to drone downing: report
The United States launched cyber attacks against Iranian missile control systems and a spy network after Tehran downed an American…
Russia used social media for meddling in US politics: reports
World
December 18, 2018
Russia used social media for meddling in US politics: reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election on social media was more widespread than previously thought…