Tag: Cyber attacks

Russia must be held accountable for cyber attacks: Mattis

  BRUSSELS: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said on Thursday Russia must be held accountable for its attempts to hack the Organisation for the Prohibition...

Romania minister says country facing cyber-attacks, Russian aggression

BUCHAREST: Romania faces Russian aggression on a daily basis in the Black Sea, and is fending off a wave of cyber-attacks and political interference,...

Iran hit by global cyber attack that left US flag on...

DUBAI: Hackers have attacked networks in a number of countries including data centers in Iran where they left the image of a US flag...

African economies most vulnerable to cyber attacks: experts

  Information and communication technology (ICT) experts on Thursday warned that African economies are at higher risk of being the target of cyber attacks, due...

Russia blamed for cyber attacks on US energy grids

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Thursday blamed the Russian government for a campaign of cyber attacks stretching back at least two years that targeted...

Prince William launches anti-cyber bullying plan

LONDON: The Duke of Cambridge is expected to launch a guide for children on how to cope with a “banter escalation scenario”, after bringing...

Pakistan, Bangladesh at high risk of cyber-attacks

WASHINGTON: Microsoft’s most recent Security Intelligence Report (SIR) shows Bangladesh and Pakistan to be most at risk of malicious software attacks. The bi-annual global report...

China denies links to alleged cyber attacks in United States

BEIJING: China has denied responsibility for alleged cyber attacks in the United States appearing to target exiled tycoon Guo Wengui, who has levelled corruption...

Russian firm provides new internet connection to North Korea

North Korea has opened a new internet connection with the outside world, this time via Russia, a move which cybersecurity experts say would strengthen...

Pakistan’s first cyber harassment helpline to be launched on Dec 1

A digital rights organisation announced that it will launch Pakistan’s first cyber harassment helpline on December 1. The service can be reached at 0800-39393. Digital Rights...

Australian online census shut down by cyber attacks

Australia's first attempt to conduct a census online was in disarray after several cyber attacks and a hardware failure led to the website being...