Appeals court rejects attempt by Khashoggi widow to renew suit against NSO Group
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi has alleged that the spyware vendor played a role in the death of her husband.
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SAP cyberattack widens, drawing Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon comparisons
Multiple firms are tracking the zero-day attacks on Europe’s top software firm.
35 countries use Chinese networks for transporting mobile user traffic, posing cyber risks
An analysis from iVerify found U.S. allies on the list where mobile providers employ China-based networks.
Exclusive: Senator calls on Commerce to tighten proposed rules on exporting surveillance, hacking tech to problematic nations
Ron Wyden, D-Ore., fears the regulations have a major loophole and don't cover enough repressive governments’ agencies.
Researchers catch Yemeni hackers spying on Middle East military phones
The firm Lookout says that Houthi use of cyberespionage is a sign that mobile surveillance is a growing force in global conflicts.
Pro-Houthi hacking group linked to spyware operation on Arabian Peninsula
A group that appears to support the Houthis in Yemen is targeting organizations working in the region with malicious Android-based apps.
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Pro-Iranian hacking group focused on Saudi Arabia, researchers say
The hacking group could be an Iranian effort to thwart warming Saudi/Israeli relations, researchers say.
Saudi Arabia a critical partner in fighting cyberthreats, White House cyber official says
The kingdom is a vital partner to ensure the U.S. can block Chinese telecom giant Huawei from dominating networks in the Mideast and Africa.
How (and why) cyber specialists hacked a North American utility’s smart meter
Big hacks like the 2015 Ukraine power outage and the 2017 shutdown of a Saudi petrochemical plant still inspire red teams today.
Zero-click iPhone exploit, NSO Group spyware used to target Mideast journalists, Citizen Lab says
“The shift towards zero-click attacks by an industry and customers already steeped in secrecy increases the likelihood of abuse going undetected,” the researchers said.