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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Syrian Threat Group Peddles Destructive SilverRATSyrian Threat Group Peddles Destructive SilverRAT

The Middle Eastern developers claim to be building a new version of the antivirus-bypassing remote access Trojan (RAT) attack tool.

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Jan 5, 2024
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ICS/OT Security
Dubai-US Deal Aims to Secure Medical, IoT Devices in the Middle EastDubai-US Deal Aims to Secure Medical, IoT Devices in Middle East
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Administrator Account for Middle East Internet Registry HackedAdministrator Account for Middle East Internet Registry Hacked
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'Cyber Toufan' Hacktivists Leaked 100-Plus Israeli Orgs in One Month'Cyber Toufan' Hacktivists Leaked 100-Plus Israeli Orgs in One Month
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Jan 4, 2024
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Pilfered Data From Iranian Insurance and Food Delivery Firms Leaked OnlinePilfered Data From Iranian Insurance and Food Delivery Firms Leaked Online
byJohn Leyden, Contributing Writer
Jan 3, 2024
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Cybersecurity Operations
Qatar to Add Cybersecurity Curricula in Private SchoolsQatar to Add Cybersecurity Curricula in Private Schools
byDark Reading Staff
Jan 3, 2024
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