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Threat Intelligence
3-Year Iranian Influence Op Preys on Divides in Israeli Society3-Year Iranian Influence Op Preys on Divides in Israeli Society

Iran follows in Russia's disinformation footsteps but with a different, more economical, and potentially higher-impact model.

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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4 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
LockBit Honcho Faces Sanctions, With Aussie Org RamificationsLockBit Honcho Faces Sanctions, With Aussie Org Ramifications
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Cybersecurity Operations
Amnesty International Cites Indonesia as a Spyware HubAmnesty International Cites Indonesia as a Spyware Hub
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Threat Intelligence
'DuneQuixote' Shows Stealth Cyberattack Methods Are Evolving. Can Defenders Keep Up?'DuneQuixote' Shows Stealth Cyberattack Methods Are Evolving
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
May 2, 2024
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Cyber Risk
Qantas Customers' Boarding Passes Exposed in Flight App MishapQantas Customers' Boarding Passes Exposed in Flight App Mishap
byDark Reading Staff
May 1, 2024
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Threat Intelligence
'Muddling Meerkat' Poses Nation-State DNS Mystery'Muddling Meerkat' Poses Nation-State DNS Mystery
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Iran-Backed Hackers Blast Out Threatening Texts to Israelis
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Endpoint Security
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
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Attack on Consumer Electronics Manufacturer boAt Leaks Data on 7.5M
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Vietnamese Cybercrime Group CoralRaider Nets Financial Data
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