The Hunt.io report identified over 1,350 C2 servers across 98 providers in 14 Middle Eastern countries. Saudi Telecom Company (STC) alone accounted for more than 72% of this regional activity, often through compromised customer systems.
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One Telecom Provider Hosted Most of the Middle East ’s Active C2 Infrastructure
Hunt.io mapped 1,350+ C2 servers across the Middle East, revealing how a small group of providers quietly supports major malware activity. For years, threat intelligence focused mostly on malware families, phishing domains, and individual indicators. But a new report from Hunt.io shows why defenders may need to pay closer attention to something more boring, hosting…
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Interpol leads cybercrime crackdown across 13 countries in Middle East, North Africa
Interpol coordinated an expansive investigation with 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa to disrupt and take down cybercrime operations, including phishing services and tools, malware and scams. The law enforcement effort netted 201 arrests, led to the seizure of 53 servers and disrupted multiple cybercrime services, Interpol said Monday. Operation Ramz, which…
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INTERPOL Operation Ramz Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks with 201 Arrests
INTERPOL has coordinated a first-of-its-kind cybercrime crackdown across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that led to 201 arrests and the identification of an additional 382 suspects. The initiative involved the efforts of 13 countries from the region between October 2025 and February 2026, aiming to investigate and neutralize malicious infrastructure, arrest perpetrators behind…
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Why data centers now belong on the critical infrastructure list
Missile and drone attacks that took out cloud data centers in the Middle East underscored a critical vulnerability in the modern economy: reliance on digital infrastructure that sustains competitive advantage and operational continuity for corporations, nations, and militaries. The outages and downstream disruption were a preview of a new form of strategic and operational risk.…
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Introducing Wallarm Middle East Cloud: Built for Data Residency Compliance
As API and AI adoption grows across the Middle East, so do the expectations around how data is handled. For many organizations operating in this region, it’s not just about securing applications. It’s about doing it in a way that keeps data in-country and aligned with local requirements. Today, we’re introducing the Wallarm Middle East…
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Middle East Hack-for-Hire Operation Traced to South Asian Cyber Espionage Group
A spear-phishing campaign which spread across the Middle East between 2023 and 2024 has now been linked to Bitter APT group
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As Iran war drags on, IDC sees worsening tech environment
IDC has reiterated its warnings that a long-drawn war in the Middle East is likely to drastically reduce global IT spending for 2026. The research firm had already cut its 2026 IT spending growth forecast to 9% because of the conflict, a reduction from the 10% growth rate projected before the US and Israel attacked Iran…
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Pro-Iranian Nasir Security is targeting energy companies in the Gulf
Resecurity tracks Iran-linked Nasir Security targeting Middle East energy firms amid ongoing regional cyber and military threats. Resecurity (USA) is tracking a relatively new cybercriminal group called Nasir Security, presumably associated with Iran, that is targeting energy organizations in the Middle East. The energy sector is one of the most impacted areas because of the…
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Jeff Bezos in Talks to Raise $100 Billion for AI Manufacturing Fund
The Amazon.com founder has traveled to the Middle East and Singapore in a fundraising effort linked to the Project Prometheus AI startup.
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Iran war set to hit global IT spending, IDC warns
The conflict in the Middle East threatens to weigh heavily on the global economy, with soaring oil prices expected to dampen GDP growth and prompt businesses and consumers to reduce technology spending, according to analysts at IDC. The key question – and one with few answers – is how long the fighting will continue. The…
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Fraudsters are using public planning records to target permit applicants
If you’re in the middle of applying for a planning or zoning permit, there is some unwelcome news: cyber-criminals have found a way to exploit the bureaucratic tedium of the process against you. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
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Cyber fallout from the Iran war: What to have on your radar
The cybersecurity implications of the war in the Middle East extend far beyond the region. Here’s where to focus your defenses.
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Why markets are worrying about Apple today
The human and environmental costs of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are bad enough on their own, but there are other impacts likely to be felt. Along with most financial markets, Apple’s shareholders are no doubt spooked by the conflict, which threatens to metastasize to the detriment of the region and the world.…
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Surge in Attacks on Surveillance Cameras Linked to Iranian Hackers
Increased attempts to compromise surveillance cameras linked to Iran during Middle East conflict
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They seized $4.8m in crypto… then gave the master key to the internet
South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) has found itself in the middle of a deeply embarrassing – and costly – blunder after accidentally handing thieves the master key to a seized cryptocurrency wallet. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Middle east crisis prompts UK NCSC warning on potential Iranian cyber activity
UK’s NCSC warns of potential Iranian cyberattacks as Middle East tensions rise, urging vigilance from exposed organizations. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned organizations of a potential increase in Iranian cyber threats amid the escalating Middle East conflict. While it sees no immediate shift in the direct threat to Britain, officials stress…
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Hybrid Middle East Conflict Triggers Surge in Global Cyber Activity
Military strikes in the Middle East escalate cyber ops, raising spillover risks globally for firms
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Lazarus APT group deployed Medusa Ransomware against Middle East target
North Korea’s Lazarus Group used Medusa ransomware in an attack on an unnamed Middle East organization, researchers report. The North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group, also known as Diamond Sleet and Pompilus, has been spotted deploying Medusa ransomware against an unnamed organization in the Middle East, according a new report from the Symantec and Carbon Black…
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Why observability should be at the heart of AI factories
GUEST OPINION: The global economy is in the middle of a quiet shift. Machines still matter, but data now drives most of the value. Every day connected devices and AI systems generate more than 402 million terabytes of information. That data fuels customer experiences, operational decisions, and product innovation. It also creates pressure. Every enterprise wants…