Hackers

Hackers breach internal radio systems at Israeli stations

Several stations in central Israel were breached after hackers gained control of their internal broadcasting systems and broadcast audio recordings. The AlQahera News reported on Thursday evening that hackers broadcast recordings from the military spokesperson for Ezz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement, Abu Obaida, along with Arabic songs and …

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Egypt Independent November 28, 2025

Iranian hackers could target American defense companies working in Israel, US agencies warn

CNN — US defense companies doing business in Israel are at increased risk of cyberattacks from Iran despite an Israel-Iran ceasefire, American cybersecurity and defense agencies warned Monday. “Based on the current geopolitical environment, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors may target U.S. devices and networks for near-term cyber operations,” said the advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure …

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Egypt Independent July 2, 2025

Biden makes last big move to protect US networks from hackers from China and elsewhere

President Joe Biden on Thursday will sign an executive order that is his final stab at shoring up America’s cyber defenses after a damaging string of cyberattacks on federal networks that US officials have blamed on Chinese and Russian operatives. The directive is the product of a monthslong review by US officials of key hacking …

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Egypt Independent January 17, 2025

China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft

Australia has unmasked a hacking group backed by China’s government, weeks after the two nations highlighted stability in their relationship.

Australian Associated Press July 10, 2024

Exclusive: Hackers stole Russian prisoner database to avenge death of Navalny

CNN — Within hours of opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s death in February in a Russian prison, a group of anti-Kremlin hackers went looking for revenge. Using their access to a computer network tied to Russia’s prison system, the hackers plastered a photo of Navalny on the hacked prison contractor’s website, according to interviews with the hackers, screenshots …

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Egypt Independent April 2, 2024