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How Russian Hackers Use Misconfigured Edge Devices to Breach Western Infrastructure

16 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Europe

Russian GRU-linked hackers have shifted tactics, exploiting misconfigured network edge devices to infiltrate Western critical infrastructure. This feature investigates their stealthy methods and what defenders must do to stay ahead.

#Russian Hackers | #Cyber Espionage | #Edge Devices

Inside the Kremlin’s Cloud: How Russian Hackers Quietly Raided Western Energy Networks

16 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Europe

Amazon has exposed a sophisticated, years-long GRU cyber campaign that quietly targeted the energy sector and cloud infrastructure across the West by exploiting misconfigured network edge devices. Here’s how Russian hackers evaded detection and what it means for digital security.

#Russian hackers | #Cyber espionage | #Credential harvesting

xHunt APT: Anime-Inspired Hackers Breach Kuwaiti Servers with Stealthy Backdoors

15 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Middle-East

The xHunt APT group blends anime flair with sophisticated cyber-espionage, infiltrating Kuwaiti organizations through Exchange and IIS servers. Their stealthy backdoors and creative command channels signal a new era of threat in the Gulf.

#xHunt | #Cyber Espionage | #Kuwait

Cyber Shadows: The Hackers Who Breached Israel’s Missile Defense Secrets

13 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Middle-East

A ransomware gang has exposed the identities of engineers behind Israel’s Arrow and David’s Sling missile systems, blurring the line between cybercrime and espionage. Our investigation reveals the technical, personal, and geopolitical stakes of the breach.

#Cyber Espionage | #Ransomware | #Israel Defense

Hamas-Linked Hackers Escalate Espionage on Middle Eastern Governments

12 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Africa

Hamas-linked APT Ashen Lepus is intensifying malware attacks on Middle Eastern governments, exploiting diplomatic documents and advanced evasion techniques to steal sensitive data—even after the Gaza ceasefire.

#Hamas | #Cyber Espionage | #Ashen Lepus

NanoRemote: The Cloud-Based Malware Powering Global Espionage

12 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Asia

NanoRemote is a sophisticated malware that turns Google Drive into a command-and-control hub, allowing attackers to steal data and control infected systems undetected. Linked to Chinese espionage, it targets sensitive organizations worldwide.

#NanoRemote | #Google Drive | #Cyber Espionage

Hamas-Linked Cyber Spies Expand Attacks on Middle Eastern Diplomats

12 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Africa

A Hamas-linked cyber-espionage group has evolved into a major threat, using sophisticated malware to infiltrate diplomatic networks across the Middle East—even as war raged in Gaza.

#Cyber Espionage | #Hamas | #Malware

Ashen Lepus Deploys Stealth AshTag Malware in Middle Eastern Diplomatic Espionage

12 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Middle-East

Ashen Lepus has escalated its cyber-espionage campaign against Middle Eastern diplomatic networks, deploying the advanced AshTag malware suite and adopting cutting-edge evasion tactics to steal sensitive intelligence.

#Cyber Espionage | #Ashen Lepus | #AshTag Malware

Inside WIRTE: The Middle East’s Relentless Cyber Espionage Group

11 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Middle-East

WIRTE, a persistent Arabic-speaking hacking group, is leveraging new malware to infiltrate Middle Eastern governments—even as regional conflicts rage. Here’s how their AshTag toolkit works, and why their activity is on the rise.

#WIRTE | #Cyber Espionage | #Malware

WinRAR Exploit: Inside the Global Cyber Attacks Unleashed by CVE-2025-6218

10 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Europe

A newly uncovered WinRAR vulnerability has become the centerpiece of global cyber attacks, with advanced threat actors exploiting the flaw to target high-profile government and military entities. This feature unpacks the technical details, real-world impacts, and urgent steps for defense.

#WinRAR | #Cyber Espionage | #Vulnerability