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Cyber Crossfire: Iran’s Digital and Drone Strikes Shake Gulf Energy Infrastructure

03 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

US-Israeli military and cyber campaigns have triggered a new wave of Iranian retaliation, blending cyberattacks and drone strikes against Gulf energy and critical infrastructure, and marking a dangerous evolution in hybrid warfare.

#Iran | #Cyber Warfare | #Gulf Energy

Hijacked Faith: Prayer App Used for Psychological Warfare Amid Iran Crisis

02 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

A trusted Iranian prayer app was hijacked to send mass psychological warfare messages during US–Israel strikes, plunging the country into digital chaos and exposing new vulnerabilities in everyday technology.

#Iran | #Cyber Warfare | #Prayer App

Invisible Bridges: How North Korean Hackers Breached Air-Gapped Networks

28 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

APT37, a North Korean state-backed hacking group, has developed new malware to infiltrate air-gapped networks using removable drives and advanced backdoors. The Ruby Jumper campaign marks a turning point in cyber-espionage, showing that even isolated systems are now within reach of determined attackers.

#North Korea | #Cyber Warfare | #APT37

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Gangs Target US, Canadian, and NATO Military Contractors | Netcrook Criminal Chronicles

27 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

Ransomware attacks against military contractors supplying the US, Canada, and NATO are escalating, with sensitive data leaks and national security at risk. Discover the tactics, stakes, and urgent need for cyber defense in this Netcrook investigation.

#Ransomware | #National Security | #Cyber Warfare

CANFAIL Malware Unmasked: Russian-Linked Hackers Target Ukraine with AI-Driven Attacks

14 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A new investigative report reveals how a Russian-linked hacking group is using CANFAIL malware and AI-powered phishing campaigns to target Ukraine’s most critical organizations.

#CANFAIL malware | #Cyber warfare | #Phishing attacks

Red Team Rising: How China Is Using Taiwan to Rehearse Digital Siege Tactics

13 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

China is allegedly using a secret cyber-training platform to simulate attacks on Taiwan’s infrastructure, turning the island into a testbed for disruptive tactics that could be deployed worldwide.

#China | #Cyber Warfare | #Taiwan

Spain’s Most Wanted in Moscow: The Cyber Asylum Saga of Enrique Arias Gil

10 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russian asylum for Spanish professor Enrique Arias Gil, accused of orchestrating pro-Kremlin cyber operations, ignites diplomatic tensions and highlights the evolving landscape of international cyber conflict.

#Cyberterrorism | #Political asylum | #Cyber warfare

Leaked Files Unmask China’s Secret Cyberattack Rehearsals on Neighboring Infrastructure

10 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Leaked documents have unveiled China's covert use of a sophisticated cyber range to rehearse attacks on neighboring countries' critical infrastructure, revealing unprecedented details about state-sponsored offensive cyber operations and the integration of AI into future cyber warfare.

#Cyber Warfare | #Expedition Cloud | #Artificial Intelligence

Invisible Invaders: Nation-State Hackers Exploit Edge Devices and Supply Chains

09 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Nation-state hackers are exploiting trusted edge devices and supply chain relationships to stealthily deploy persistent malware, shifting the cyber battleground beyond traditional endpoints and challenging defenders to adapt fast.

#Cyber Warfare | #APT Groups | #Edge Devices

Inside the US Cyber Attack That Crippled Iran’s Air Defenses in 2025

04 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

In 2025, US cyber forces launched a covert digital assault on Iranian air defenses, enabling swift airstrikes on nuclear sites. This investigation reveals how cyber weapons are becoming standard tools of war.

#Cyber Warfare | #US Military | #Iran Defenses