A recent advisory from the Punjab Police’s cybercrime wing warns of a new wave of malware attacks potentially originating from Pakistan, with a tool known as āDance of the Hillaryā at the center of the campaign. Targeting users through phishing links and malicious attachments, this strain of malware is designed to steal sensitive data and
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A recent cyber onslaught has drawn global attention: more than 1.5 million Indian websites were defaced or disrupted in retaliation for the alleged āOperation Sindoor,ā a reported counterterrorism operation. According to The Times of India, this large-scale campaign has been attributed to at least seven Pakistani hacker groups, including names like Team Insane PK and
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Across the Middle East, energy providers, utilities, telecoms, and transportation systems form the backbone of national infrastructure. As these services digitize, integrate with cloud platforms, and rely more heavily on data, they also become attractiveāand vulnerableātargets for cyber attackers. In 2024 alone, cybersecurity authorities in the UAE and across the region reported a sharp increase
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The Middle Eastās healthcare sector is undergoing rapid digital transformation. From electronic health records (EHRs) and telemedicine to Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices and cloud-based diagnostics, hospitals and healthcare providers are embracing innovation to improve outcomes and expand access. But with every new connection comes a new vulnerability. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare institutions,
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