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Foreign hackers targeted Colorado water systems in August, governor's office says

The hackers managed to change equipment settings, including disabling remote access and alarms and altering pumping cycles, Colorado Governor Polis' spokesperson Ally Sullivan said.

Water treatment plant. (Illustrative)
An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.

Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists, press

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'One in six attacks': Israel was most targeted nation by hacktivism campaigns in first half of 2026

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US officials backpedal on claims that China hacked government agencies, now say they were targeted


Antisemitic vandals target Dolly Parton's Wikipedia page just hours after her death

As millions around the world mourned the loss of the legendary cultural icon, social media users shared screenshots of modifications to her profile.

American singer Dolly Parton poses on stage during a press conference to launch her new album, in London, Britain, June 29, 2023.

US water sector supplier hack draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow

Cote said the FBI told the company the data breach was an opportunistic attack not specifically targeting Micro-Comm, and the company recommended that customers change passwords out of caution.

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Bill Gates plans to press Xi Jinping on global AI safety and restrictions

The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restrict potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took initiative.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2026.

'Unprecedented' cyberattack on UK power plant caused by hackers linked to Iranian regime - report

The attack occured during the reported Iranian cyberattack that targeted over 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota and several other states in the US, according to the Telegraph.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Chinese-made drones could expose Israeli soldiers' locations, IDF officials warn

The military still permits the widespread and unregulated use of Chinese technology, including drones used by troops at the IDF's frontline operational edge.

IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025.

US Justice Dept. announces new charges against 17 Iran-backed hackers

The US State Department’s Rewards for Justice program on Tuesday announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the location of several of the people included in the charges.

A US Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

Hacker group claims mass data theft from dozens of companies, including Philips, Shell, Fiserv, GE

Philips said it had been targeted by Cl0p while Shell said it was aware of a recent "possible incident," confirming an earlier report on Thursday by Dutch media outlet BNR.

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US Senators push to protect water systems after spate of Iranian cyberattacks, FBI warnings

The proposed legislation came after numerous warnings from the EPA, FBI, and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency regarding Iran-affiliated cyber threats.

In an aerial view, pools of water are visible at the East Bay Municipal Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant on March 20, 2024 in Oakland, California.

Iran-linked hackers used Israeli IT providers to target government bodies

Once installed, the tool can infiltrate programs used to access other computers. Malware disguised as legitimate updates sent by the IT provider can be sent to the customer. 

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Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking

Montenegrin police and the FBI arrested an Iranian-Turkish national accused of carrying out cyberattacks on more than 150 US universities, causing an estimated $3.4 billion in damage.

Montenegro flag blowing in the wind with a scenic view from St Ivan fortress on Kotor bay.