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Cybersecurity Operations
Zimbabwe Trains Government Officials in Cybersecurity SkillsZimbabwe Trains Government Officials in Cybersecurity Skills
byDark Reading Staff
Aug 28, 2024
1 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
Africa's Economies Feel Pain of Cybersecurity DeficitAfrica's Economies Feel Pain of Cybersecurity Deficit
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Aug 20, 2024
4 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Iran Reportedly Grapples With Major Cyberattack on Banking Systems
Iran Reportedly Grapples With Major Cyberattack on Banking Systems
Aug 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
BlankBot Trojan Targets Turkish Android Users
BlankBot Trojan Targets Turkish Android Users
Aug 7, 2024
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3 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
How Regional Regulations Shape Global Cybersecurity Culture
How Regional Regulations Shape Global Cybersecurity Culture
Aug 5, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJoanna Huisman
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
India-Linked SideWinder Group Pivots to Hacking Maritime Targets
India-Linked SideWinder Group Pivots to Hacking Maritime Targets
Jul 31, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Pro-Palestinian Actor Levels 6-Day DDoS Attack on UAE Bank
Pro-Palestinian Actor Levels 6-Day DDoS Attack on UAE Bank
Jul 25, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Under-Resourced Maintainers Pose Risk to Africa's Open Source Push
Under-Resourced Maintainers Pose Risk to Africa's Open Source Push
Jul 22, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Iranian Cyber-Threat Group Drops New Backdoor, 'BugSleep'
Iranian Cyber-Threat Group Drops New Backdoor, 'BugSleep'
Jul 18, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
IDF Has Rebuffed 3B Cyberattacks Since Oct. 7, Colonel Claims
IDF Has Rebuffed 3B Cyberattacks Since Oct. 7, Colonel Claims
Jul 17, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Shadowroot Ransomware Lures Turkish Victims via Phishing Attacks
Shadowroot Ransomware Lures Turkish Victims via Phishing Attacks
Jul 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Threat Intelligence
Well-Established Cybercriminal Ecosystem Blooming in Iraq
Well-Established Cybercriminal Ecosystem Blooming in Iraq
Jul 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Microsoft's Partnership With Middle East AI Firm Under Scrutiny
Microsoft's Partnership With Middle East AI Firm Under Scrutiny
Jul 11, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Houthi-Aligned APT Targets Mideast Militaries With 'GuardZoo' Spyware
Houthi-Aligned APT Targets Mideast Militaries With 'GuardZoo' Spyware
Jul 10, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
South Africa National Healthcare Lab Still Reeling From Ransomware Attack
South Africa Lab Still Reeling From Ransomware Attack
Jul 3, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Hamas Hackers Sling Stealthy Spyware Across Egypt, Palestine
Hamas Hackers Sling Stealthy Spyware Across Egypt, Palestine
Jun 17, 2024
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2 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Cybersecurity Operations
Governments, Businesses Tighten Cybersecurity Around Hajj Season
Governments, Businesses Tighten Cybersecurity Around Hajj Season
Jun 10, 2024
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5 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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byDark Reading Staff
Aug 27, 2024
1 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
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byAyan Halder
Aug 29, 2024
5 Min Read
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ICS/OT Security
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byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Aug 28, 2024
1 Min Read
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