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The last decade has seen a rise in cyber warfare tactics, especially with countries like Iran, which is no lightweight when it comes to malware and espionage.
Researchers at IBM say Iranian state-backed hackers have developed a new strain of malware comparable to one of the most destructive computer viruses of the last two decades.
Hackers tried to cause Saudi petrochemical plant blast: NYT
The New York Times said cyber-attackers attempted to trigger a deadly explosion at a petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia in August.
Iran group 'hacking aviation, petrochemicals' in Saudi Arabia, US
A group of hackers suspected of working for the Iranian government is targeting the aviation and petrochemical industries in Saudi Arabia, the ...
GCC businesses are facing a major cybersecurity deficit
Comment: A lack of investment and awareness around cybersecurity is leaving GCC companies more at risk than others, writes Amar Diwakar.
#Wannacry: Ransomware attack wave could come to Middle East
Companies and government agencies across MENA are on high alert as a virus that takes over vulnerable computers spreads worldwide.
Shadowy cyber-espionage group linked to Saudi hacking attack
A space of recent cyber-attacks on Saudi companies and government institutions is possibly the work of 'Greenbug', a mysterious cyber-espionage ...
Is Iran behind cyber attacks on Saudi Arabia?
A crippling cyber attack on Saudi Arabia's critical computer infrastructure could be the work of Iranian state-sponsored hackers, sources and ...
New hacking attempt on Saudi government computers
Saudi authorities have detected fresh attempts by hackers to disrupt government computers, after security firm Symantec warned of a revival of ...
Centcom hack: a publicity coup, not a cyber war
The attack on US military Twitter and Youtube accounts by the "CyberCaliphate" was a stunning PR victory but nothing more - but more high-level ...
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