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Iran-linked hackers are reportedly using a low-cost digital campaign to target Israelis with Android phones, sending texts with links to fake bomb shelter information that installs spyware on their devices.
The FBI has confirmed that the Iran-linked Handala HackTeam breached the personal email account of former official Kash Patel, sharing purported resume and photos, while Candace Owens has dismissed viral claims linking her to the incident. The US State Department has offered a $10 million bounty for information on the group, and the FBI reassures that the leaked material is historical and does not involve current government information.
Iran-linked hackers have publicly claimed responsibility for breaching the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing photographs, a resume, and other personal documents. A Justice Department official has confirmed the breach, which has been widely reported by international media, with the Handala hack team specifically claiming responsibility for the attack on Friday.
The FBI dismantled four websites linked to Iranian intelligence used for cyberattacks, data leaks, and threats. In a follow-up, Iran-linked hackers have reportedly restored a website after US authorities seized its domains.
US medical equipment company Stryker continues to face disruption from a cyberattack, with experts now warning that this Iran-linked incident could be the initial strike in a series of attacks targeting Western companies and data centers.
An Iran-linked hacking group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against a US medical technology company, marking the first significant attack against an American firm since the start of the ongoing conflict.
Ghamari’s family fled to Canada when she was only a year old in 1986, after an assassination attempt on her father.
Iran-linked hackers have reportedly breached the personal email inbox of FBI Director Kash Patel, subsequently publishing photographs and other documents online.
Iranian nuclear facilities were attacked, with Israel claiming responsibility just hours after threatening to escalate military operations against Iran. Israeli forces confirmed bombing Iran's Arak heavy-water reactor, targeting key infrastructure for plutonium production, following earlier reports of US and Israeli strikes on facilities in Arak and Ardakan.
Days after Prime Minister Edi Rama declared Albania ninth in the world for cybersecurity and urged European countries to examine their own corruption issues, an Iran-linked hacker group announced it had breached the systems of Posta Shqiptare and published data, marking their latest attack.
Companies have been issued warnings regarding potential cyber attacks from groups linked to Iran, with Ireland's cybersecurity chief stating it is 'entirely possible' more such attacks could occur.
A new cyberattack by the Iran-linked Homeland Justice group targeting Albania's parliament has revealed the continued vulnerability of state digital systems and failures to implement basic security measures. This follows previous attacks and highlights ongoing concerns about Albania's protection from Iranian hackers.
“There is no need to learn Hebrew anymore. You won’t need it for much longer,” said the message.
Hackers reportedly linked to Iran have breached the personal accounts of FBI director Kash Patel, leaking older photos and personal letters, though no sensitive content was publicly disclosed.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has predicted the war with Iran could conclude within weeks, not months, as America anticipates Iran's response 'any moment' after strikes on nuclear and metal processing facilities. G7 foreign ministers have urged a halt to attacks on civilians in the Middle East and called on Iran to immediately restore shipping freedom in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Rubio reiterated his prediction after meeting G7 counterparts in France.
A new concern has emerged in the United States after hackers connected to the Iranian government reportedly launched a ransomware attack on an American medical organization in late February.
Hackers allegedly linked to Iran have targeted Stryker, a US medical technology company, by wiping devices through Microsoft systems in a cyberattack.
Medical technology giant Stryker reports that disruption from a recent cyberattack is continuing, affecting thousands of systems globally and causing ongoing operational challenges.
Israeli cyber officials report that Iran-linked hackers have targeted organizations across Israel in recent days, using methods to wipe data, with a cyber agency now warning about their plans to destroy systems and data as retaliation.