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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Hamas Hackers Sling Stealthy Spyware Across Egypt, PalestineHamas Hackers Sling Stealthy Spyware Across Egypt, Palestine
byDark Reading Staff
Jun 17, 2024
2 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Operations
Governments, Businesses Tighten Cybersecurity Around Hajj SeasonGovernments, Businesses Tighten Cybersecurity Around Hajj Season
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Jun 10, 2024
5 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Africa Ranks Low on Phishing Cyber Resilience
Africa Ranks Low on Phishing Cyber Resilience
Jun 5, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
As Allies, Kenya & US Aim to Bolster Digital Security in Africa
As Allies, Kenya & US Aim to Bolster Digital Security in Africa
Jun 3, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
6 Facts About How Interpol Fights Cybercrime
6 Facts About How Interpol Fights Cybercrime
May 27, 2024
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8 Min Read
byEricka Chickowski, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
China APT Stole Geopolitical Secrets From Middle East, Africa & Asia
China APT Stole Geopolitical Secrets From Middle East, Africa & Asia
May 23, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Iran APTs Tag Team Espionage, Wiper Attacks Against Israel & Albania
Iran APTs Tag Team Espionage, Wiper Attacks Against Israel & Albania
May 21, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Nigeria Halts Cybersecurity Tax After Public Outrage
Nigeria Halts Cybersecurity Tax After Public Outrage
May 16, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'The Mask' Espionage Group Resurfaces After 10-Year Hiatus
'The Mask' Espionage Group Resurfaces After 10-Year Hiatus
May 9, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
3-Year Iranian Influence Op Preys on Divides in Israeli Society
3-Year Iranian Influence Op Preys on Divides in Israeli Society
May 8, 2024
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4 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
'DuneQuixote' Shows Stealth Cyberattack Methods Are Evolving. Can Defenders Keep Up?
'DuneQuixote' Shows Stealth Cyberattack Methods Are Evolving
May 2, 2024
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5 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
New Research Suggests Africa Is Being Used As a 'Testing Ground' for Nation State Cyber Warfare
New Research Suggests Africa Is Being Used As a 'Testing Ground' for Nation State Cyber Warfare
Apr 26, 2024
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3 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
PCI Launches Payment Card Cybersecurity Effort in the Middle East
PCI Launches Payment Card Cybersecurity Effort in the Middle East
Apr 26, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Licensed to Bill? Nations Mandate Certification & Licensure of Cybersecurity Pros
Licensed to Bill? Nations Mandate Certification of Cybersecurity Pros
Apr 23, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Nigeria & Romania Ranked Among Top Cybercrime Havens
Nigeria, Romania Ranked Among Top Cybercrime Havens
Apr 18, 2024
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5 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Israeli Defense Forces Hold Hybrid Cyber & Military Readiness Drills
Israeli Defense Forces Hold Hybrid Cyber & Military Readiness Drills
Apr 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Cyber Operations Intensify in Middle East, With Israel the Main Target
Cyber Operations Intensify in Middle East, With Israel the Main Target
Apr 16, 2024
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5 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Iran-Backed Hackers Blast Out Threatening Texts to Israelis
Iran-Backed Hackers Blast Out Threatening Texts to Israelis
Apr 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Zambia Busts 77 People in China-Backed Cybercrime Operation
Zambia Busts 77 People in China-Backed Cybercrime Operation
Apr 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Solar Spider Spins Up New Malware to Entrap Saudi Arabian Financial Firms
Solar Spider Spins Up New Malware to Entrap Saudi Arabian Financial Firms
Apr 8, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
'Unfaking' News: How to Counter Disinformation Campaigns in Global Elections
How to Counter Disinformation Campaigns in Global Elections
Apr 3, 2024
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5 Min Read
byShamla Naidoo, Head of Cloud Strategy & Innovation, Netskope
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Cyber Risk
Cybersecurity Threats Intensify in the Middle East During Ramadan
Cybersecurity Threats Intensify in the Middle East During Ramadan
Apr 2, 2024
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3 Min Read
byAlicia Buller, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
UN Peace Operations Under Fire From State-Sponsored Hackers
UN Peace Operations Under Fire From State-Sponsored Hackers
Mar 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading, Senior Editor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Saudi Arabia, UAE Top List of APT-Targeted Nations in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia, UAE Top List of APT-Targeted Nations in the Middle East
Mar 28, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
'Darcula' Phishing-as-a-Service Operation Bleeds Victims Worldwide
'Darcula' Phishing-as-a-Service Operation Bleeds Victims Worldwide
Mar 27, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJohn Leyden, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Africa Tackles Online Disinformation Campaigns During Major Election Year
Africa Tackles Online Disinformation Campaigns During Major Election Year
Mar 26, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Kenya to TikTok: Prove Compliance With Our Privacy Laws
Kenya to TikTok: Prove Compliance With Our Privacy Laws
Mar 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
United Arab Emirates Faces Intensified Cyber-Risk
United Arab Emirates Faces Intensified Cyber-Risk
Mar 21, 2024
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5 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Saudi Arabia's National Cybersecurity Authority Announces the GCF Annual Meeting 2024
Saudi Arabia's National Cybersecurity Authority Announces the GCF Annual Meeting 2024
Mar 18, 2024
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3 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
South African Government Pension Data Leak Fears Spark Probe
South African Government Pension Data Leak Fears Spark Probe
Mar 18, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJohn Leyden, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
3 Ways Businesses Can Overcome the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
3 Ways Businesses Can Overcome the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
Mar 18, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJesper Trolle, CEO, Exclusive Networks
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Malawi Passport System Back Online After Debilitating Cyberattack
Malawi Passport System Back Online After Debilitating Cyberattack
Mar 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
150K+ UAE Network Devices & Apps Found Exposed Online
150K+ UAE Network Devices & Apps Found Exposed Online
Mar 14, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Israeli Universities Hit by Supply Chain Cyberattack Campaign
Israeli Universities Hit by Supply Chain Cyberattack Campaign
Mar 13, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJohn Leyden, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Cyberattack Targets Regulator Database in South Africa
Cyberattack Targets Regulator Database in South Africa
Mar 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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4 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
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Endpoint Security
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