Israel Says Iran Is Hacking Security Cameras for Spying
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Summary
Iran has limited its citizens’ internet access as Israel continues to conduct airstrikes, with the country also being targeted by the Israel-linked hacking group Predatory Sparrow, which has attacked its financial system.
The suspected shooter in Minnesota’s violent weekend spree reportedly used data broker sites to find targets’ addresses, highlighting the potential dangers of easily accessible personal data.
This week, How to Win a Fight, a package including guidance on tracking the Trump administration’s attacks on civil liberties and protecting oneself from government surveillance was published in WIRED.
It was also reported that Ukrainian hackers launched a cyberattack against Russian internet service provider Orion Telecom, taking down servers and network switches and erasing back-up systems to hinder recovery efforts.
Salt Typhoon, a Chinese espionage-focused hacking group, was also reportedly responsible for a breach of satellite communications firm Viasat earlier this year.
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office fined genetic testing company 23andMe £2.31m ($3.1m) due to its 2023 data breach in which attackers accessed user accounts and data using stolen login credentials.
