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Iran-linked hacker group claims to have hacked, surveiled senior Mossad agent

Handala, an Iran-linked hacker group previously responsible for hacking the devices of Israeli officials, threatened that it would release a "shock" of information regarding Mossad.

Laptop and source code on the screen composing flag of Iran.
Illustrative image of a hacker with a China flag.

Chinese hacking group breaches email accounts of US House committee staff - FT

Hackers from the Handala group claimed to have hacked former MK Ayelet Shaked's phone.

Handala hackers claim to have hacked former MK Ayelet Shaked's phone, share pictures, videos online

Syrians holds flags as they gather to mark the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall, in Latakia, Syria December 8, 2025

Imposter Mossad agent uncovers Assad regime's plan to destabilize Syria


Israeli cybersecurity firm uncovers, thwarts North Korean cyberattack in 2024, firm reveals

A North Korean IT worker, posing as a legitimate employee at a Western company, was discovered to have orchestrated the cyberattack. 

 State flags of Russia and North Korea fly in a street near a monument to Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin during the visit of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un to Vladivostok, Russia April 25, 2019.

Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole data across US government

A hacker who breached communications used by ex-Trump adviser Mike Waltz accessed messages from more US officials than reported, raising serious data security concerns in the administration.


Israeli spyware firm NSO to pay Meta $168m. in damages for hijacking WhatsApp servers

The case caps a six-year battle between the American social media giant and the surveillance firm.

 An illustrative image of the NSO Group logo on a smartphone.

Palestinian man arrested for hacking female hostage's medical records out of 'curiosity'

According to the police, he accessed the hostage’s medical records out of "curiosity."

 Israel police arrests a terror suspect in east Jerusalem

Police say 'no breach' after Iranian hackers claim they stole gov't docs

The group claimed to have stolen some 2.1 terabytes of sensitive information, among which were leaked classified investigation files.

 A smartphone with a displayed Iranian flag with the word "Cyberattack" and binary codes over it is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken February 23, 2023.

US Treasury says documents were stolen by Chinese hackers in 'major incident'

The Treasury Department and BeyondTrust did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

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US waits for extradition of Russian-Israeli national as part of LockBit Ransomware arrests

The LockBit group blackmailed more than $500 million from their victims and caused billions more in damages and repair/recovery costs.

Are ransomware attacks going to continue to rise? Worrying trends indicate that they may.

Shin Bet finds 200 Iranian cyberattacks on Israeli personalities

The hacking was conducted via phishing attempts against various individuals, including Israeli politicians, academics, and media personalities.

 A smartphone with a displayed Iranian flag with the word "Cyberattack" and binary codes over it is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken February 23, 2023.

Meta begins testing facial recognition for account recovery

The new technology developed will be used primarily in cases of account breaches to help individuals regain access to their accounts. 

Meta announces testing of facial recognition via a video selfie instead of a password.

Sweden accuses Iran of hacking messaging service after Quran burnings

Swedish authorities revealed that Iran hacked a messaging service last year, sending thousands of revenge messages against Quran burners in Sweden.

 Cars are seen set on fire in Rosengard district, following Quran burnings that caused riots in several Swedish towns over the Easter weekend, in Malmo, Sweden April 17, 2022.