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How Each Gulf Country Is Intercepting Iranian Missiles and Drones
As missiles and drones cross the region’s skies, the Gulf’s layered air-defense networks”, from THAAD to Patriot batteries”, are being tested in real time. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/how-each-gulf-country-is-intercepting-iranian-missiles-and-drones/
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TDL – Defense Before Offense: Leadership, Risk, and the Cost of Bad Decisions – Steven Elliott
From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Lessons in Defense In the latest episode of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop sits down with Steven Elliott, CFO of Adam Networks, to explore the surprising parallels between military operations, financial management, and cybersecurity. A Journey of Unpredictable Paths Elliott’s background is anything but linear. From a small…
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Microsoft warns North Korean threat groups are scaling up fake worker schemes with generative AI
Attackers have turned AI into a “force multiplier” for the country’s expansive scheme to get and keep operatives hired at global companies, researchers said. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/microsoft-north-korea-ai-operations/
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Iran-nexus APT Dust Specter targets Iraq officials with new malware
A campaign by Iran-linked group Dust Specter is targeting Iraqi officials with phishing emails delivering new malware families. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers linked the Iran-nexus group Dust Specter to a campaign targeting Iraqi government officials. Threat actors impersonated the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in phishing messages that delivered previously unseen malware, including SPLITDROP, TWINTASK, TWINTALK,…
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Here’s Every Country Directly Impacted by the War on Iran
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, more than a dozen countries in the region have reportedly been affected by air strikes. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/every-country-directly-impacted-by-the-war-on-iran/
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Dust Specter Targets Iraqi Officials with New SPLITDROP and GHOSTFORM Malware
A suspected Iran-nexus threat actor has been attributed to a campaign targeting government officials in Iraq by impersonating the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver a set of never-before-seen malware.Zscaler ThreatLabz, which observed the activity in January 2026, is tracking the cluster under the name Dust Specter. The attacks, which manifest in the form…
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US Says Cyber Operations Underpinned Assault on Iran
Separately, Iran Tied to IP Camera Hacks for Targeting and Battle Damage Assessment. U.S. military cyber operations underpinned the first part of the country’s joint strike with Israel against Iran on Saturday. Since then, experts see signs of at least low-level cyber operations to support intelligence-gathering for kinetic attack targeting. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Iranian cyberattacks fail to materialize but threat remains acute
Tags: ai, application-security, attack, ceo, control, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, defense, endpoint, finance, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, malware, mfa, monitoring, phishing, risk, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vpnTargeting and response: According to Adrian Cheek, a senior cybercrime researcher at Canadian threat intelligence company Flare, the most at-risk sectors are critical infrastructure, including the defense and government supply chain, financial services, energy, and healthcare.”Water, energy, and healthcare sectors are currently the most exposed. These sectors combine high targeting priority with weak baseline security,…
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Epic Fury introduces new layer of enterprise risk
Tags: access, apt, attack, business, cisa, ciso, communications, country, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, disinformation, exploit, group, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iran, malware, middle-east, network, ransomware, resilience, risk, rust, service, software, technology, tool, ukrainePhysical attacks on US-linked locations through direct action or partner groups. We are already seeing Iranian missile launches into a variety of nations in the region.Cyber operations that include disruptive activity, targeted intrusions, credential and access harvesting, destructive malware deployment, and the use of compromised infrastructure to support broader influence or operational objectives.Proxy networks across…
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Cyber Command disrupted Iranian comms, sensors, top general says
U.S. Cyber Command conducted online attacks against Iranian communications systems that the country’s top general said set the stage for the joint bombing campaign with Israel. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-cyber-us-command-attack
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Iran Conflict Elevates Cyber Risk for Healthcare
Tags: attack, country, cyber, cyberattack, ddos, healthcare, Internet, iran, military, ransomware, riskExperts Warn of DDoS, Ransomware, Proxy And Other Attacks on Health Sector. The escalating conflict emerging from the U.S. and Israel military strikes this weekend on Iran, which killed the country’s top leadership and crippled its internet connectivity, could erupt into cyberattacks against the healthcare sector by Iranian sympathizers and proxies, experts warn. First seen…
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Iranian Cyber Proxies Active But Not Nation-State Hackers
Nation-State Hackers Sheltering From Bombs or Cut Off From Internet. Iranian cyber proxies are girding for revenge while nation-state hackers in Tehran have gone quiet, whether to shelter from an onslaught of missile attacks or because the Middle Eastern country remains disconnected from the global internet on the third day of a U.S. and Israeli…
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Hackers and internet outages hit Iran amid US air strikes
Users of a popular Iranian prayer app were flooded with phone notifications as U.S. air strikes hit Iran’s biggest cities, killing the country’s leader. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/hackers-and-internet-outages-hit-iran-amid-u-s-air-strikes/
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Hackers and internet outages hit Iran amid U.S. air strikes
Users of a popular Iranian prayer app were flooded with phone notifications as U.S. air strikes hit Iran’s biggest cities, killing the country’s leader. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/hackers-and-internet-outages-hit-iran-amid-u-s-air-strikes/
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Iran ‘s Internet near-totally blacked out amid US, Israeli strikes
Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout as Israel and the U.S. launched strikes, according to NetBlocks. Internet access across Iran was drastically reduced on Saturday as Israel and the United States carried out strikes against the country, according to independent and non-partisan global internet monitor NetBlocks. Network data indicated a near-total nationwide blackout. The national…
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US and Israel Launch ‘Major Combat Operations’ Against Iran
Trump Calls for Regime Change as Countries Declare War, Launch Missile Strikes. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the launch of major combat operations in Iran, in coordination with Israel, as he called for regime change in Tehran over the country’s nuclear ambitions. Beyond already launched missile attacks, cybersecurity experts predict online reprisals. First seen on…
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US and Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran
US president Donald Trump said a “major combat operation” against Iran had begun as he called for the country’s government to be overthrown. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/us-iran-strike-donald-trump/
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Australian Poultry Giant Hazeldenes Faces Operational Disruption After Cyberattack
One of the country’s largest poultry processors is working to restore operations after a cybersecurity breach disrupted production across its network. The Hazeldenes cyberattack has affected the Victoria-based business, prompting a phased return to normal activity as investigations continue. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/hazeldenes-cyberattack-australia/
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UAE claims it stopped ‘terrorist’ ransomware attack
The country’s Cyber Security Council published a statement on Saturday that said they “successfully thwarted organized cyberattacks of a terrorist nature that targeted the country’s digital infrastructure and vital sectors in an attempt to destabilize the nation and disrupt essential services.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uae-claims-it-stopped-terrorist-ransomware-attack
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Is AI Good for Democracy?
Politicians fixate on the global race for technological supremacy between US and China. They debate geopolitical implications of chip exports, latest model releases from each country, and military applications of AI. Someday, they believe, we might see advancements in AI tip the scales in a superpower conflict. But the most important arms race of the…
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North Korean state hackers seen using Medusa ransomware in attacks on US, Middle East
Tags: attack, country, cybersecurity, hacker, hacking, healthcare, lazarus, middle-east, military, north-korea, ransomwareCybersecurity researchers said they saw Medusa attacks launched by members of Lazarus, a well-known North Korean hacking operation housed within the country’s military, against a company in the Middle East and a healthcare organization in the U.S. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/north-korean-hackers-using-medusa-ransomware
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Ransomware gangs advancing Moscow’s geopolitical aims, Romanian cyber chief warns
Recent ransomware attacks targeting Romania’s critical infrastructure were likely part of a broader Russian hybrid operation aimed at undermining the country’s stability, Romania’s top cybersecurity official said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ransomware-gangs-advancing-moscow-geopolitical-interests-warns-romania
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TDL 016 – Speed, Risk, and Responsibility in the Age of AI – Rafael Ramirez
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, automation, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, control, country, cyber, data, defense, detection, dns, firewall, governance, government, hacker, ibm, incident response, intelligence, Internet, law, linkedin, login, mfa, microsoft, network, risk, saas, service, skills, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-trustSummary In a recent episode of The Defenders Log, host David Redekop sat down with cyber security expert Rafael Ramirez to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of AI security. As we move deeper into 2026, the duo explored how artificial intelligence has evolved from simple chatbots into powerful, autonomous “agentic” systems. The Double-Edged Sword of…
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FBI Reports 1,900 ATM Jackpotting Incidents Since 2020, $20M Lost in 2025
Tags: countryThe U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of an increase in ATM jackpotting incidents across the country, leading to losses of more than $20 million in 2025.The agency said 1,900 ATM jackpotting incidents have been reported since 2020, out of which 700 took place last year. In December 2025, the U.S. Department of…
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Singapore & Its 4 Major Telcos Fend Off Chinese Hackers
After detecting a zero-day attack, the country’s effective response was attributed to the tight relationship between its government and private industry. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/singapore-major-telcos-fend-chinese-hackers
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Ireland now also investigating X over Grok-made sexual images
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), the country’s data protection authority, has opened a formal investigation into X over the use of the platform’s Grok artificial intelligence tool to generate non-consensual sexual images of real people, including children. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ireland-now-also-investigating-x-over-grok-made-sexual-images/
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Best Penetration Testing Companies in USA
Cyber threats are growing at an unprecedented pace. In 2024 alone, global cyber threat losses reached an estimated US$9.5 trillion, and this figure is projected to rise even further in 2025. If threats were a country, it would rank as the world’s third-largest economy, behind only the United States and China. As attackers increasingly leverage……
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Best Penetration Testing Companies in USA
Cyber threats are growing at an unprecedented pace. In 2024 alone, global cyber threat losses reached an estimated US$9.5 trillion, and this figure is projected to rise even further in 2025. If threats were a country, it would rank as the world’s third-largest economy, behind only the United States and China. As attackers increasingly leverage……
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Russia tries to block WhatsApp, Telegram in communication blockade
The Russian government is attempting to block WhatsApp in the country as its crackdown on communication platforms not under its control intensifies. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-tries-to-block-whatsapp-telegram-in-communication-blockade/