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MuddyWater Targets U.S. Entities Amid Geopolitical Tensions
In early 2026, the Iranian APT group MuddyWater launched cyberattacks against U.S. banking, a major airport, and Israeli operations of a U.S.-based software company. The attacks intensified in March, coinciding with…
16 articles · Updated July 22, 2026 -
FBI Seizes Iranian Hacktivist Group Websites After Stryker Cyberattack
The FBI has seized two websites linked to the Iranian hacktivist group Handala following their cyberattack on Stryker Corporation, a U.S. medical technology firm. The attack, which occurred on March 11, 2026, involved…
21 articles · Updated March 19, 2026 -
Iran War Causes Significant Damage to Gulf Energy Infrastructure
The ongoing war between Iran and Israel has severely impacted energy infrastructure across the Gulf region. Missile and drone strikes have damaged dozens of refineries, oil fields, and gas plants, leading to significant…
3 articles · Updated April 12, 2026 -
Fake Bahrain Civil Defense App Distributes Advanced Surveillance Malware
A malicious Android application masquerading as a Bahrain civil defense alert tool has been identified, targeting users in Bahrain and the Gulf region amid heightened tensions from Iranian missile threats. This app…
9 articles · Updated July 22, 2026 -
China-nexus Threat Actor Deploys PlugX in Persian Gulf Amid Middle East Conflict
On March 1, 2026, a China-nexus threat actor launched a cyber campaign targeting countries in the Persian Gulf region, coinciding with renewed conflict in the Middle East. The attack utilized social engineering tactics,…
2 articles · Updated March 12, 2026 -
Iranian Cyberespionage Targets Iraqi Government Officials
In 2024, Iranian APT group BladedFeline launched a cyber campaign against Kurdish and Iraqi government officials, utilizing advanced malware tools including the Shahmaran backdoor and the Whisper backdoor. The attacks…
2 articles · Updated May 13, 2026 -
Massive Ransomware Attack Targets Healthcare Sector in 2026
In March 2026, a coordinated ransomware attack impacted over 200 healthcare facilities across the United States, crippling operations and compromising patient data. The attack, attributed to the 'DarkSky' ransomware…
1 article · Updated March 12, 2026 -
Hack-for-Hire Campaign Targets Journalists in MENA Using Phishing and Spyware
A hack-for-hire operation has been uncovered targeting journalists and activists across the Middle East and North Africa, particularly focusing on Egyptian and Lebanese individuals. The campaign, attributed to a group…
18 articles · Updated April 8, 2026 -
Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Power Plants Amid Escalating Conflict
On March 22, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened. This comes as Iran launched missile attacks on…
2387 articles · Updated March 21, 2026 -
US-Iran Conflict Escalates with New Military Strikes and Damage to Iranian Bases
The US military has launched a new series of strikes against Iranian military targets, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict that began on February 28, 2026. Satellite images reveal that over 50 Iranian military…
2 articles · Updated June 12, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Bluesky Hit Twice by Iran-Linked Hackers: ATProto API Is DDoS Soft Target — Techtimes · August 19, 2026
- How A Fake Bahrain Civil Defense App Turns A Phone Into A Listening Post — dreamgroup.com · August 14, 2026
- The Houthis Enter the Iran War and Everything Gets Worse — Csis · August 13, 2026
- Drone strikes US-owned tanker in Nile Delta - Israel & Jewish News — Jns · July 30, 2026
- Bahrain loses bid to block dissidents' spyware lawsuit in UK — Aol · July 28, 2026
- Why Bahrain Losing its Spyware Immunity is a Disaster for Western Intelligence — Weddings.Lavenderhotels · July 28, 2026
- The Kingdom of Bahrain v Shehabi: Supreme Court allows spyware hacking claim to proceed — Solicitorsjournal · July 28, 2026
- UK Supreme Court rejects Bahrain immunity claim in dissidents' spyware lawsuit — Ground.News · July 27, 2026