Previously unreported Lebanon-based hacking group targeting Israel, Microsoft says

The new group is suspected of collaborating with “multiple” Iranian-linked hacking efforts, researchers say

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Hezbollah linked hackers hit companies in global malware attack

By Deeba Ahmed
The APT group has developed a new version of Explosive malware RAT (remote access trojan) and stealthily hacking businesses worldwide.
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Android users hit by ZooPark malware stealing data & recording calls

By Waqas
Kaspersky Lab has discovered a brand new cyber-spying campaign targeting
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Dark Caracal: Global Espionage Malware from Lebanon

The EFF and Lookout are reporting on a new piece of spyware operating out of Lebanon. It primarily targets mobile devices compromised by fake secure messaging clients like Signal and WhatsApp. From the Lookout announcement: Dark Caracal has operated a series of multi-platform campaigns starting from at least January 2012, according to our research. The campaigns span across 21+ countries… Continue reading Dark Caracal: Global Espionage Malware from Lebanon

Lebanese Government Hackers Hit Thousands of Victims With Incredibly Simple Campaign

Security researchers uncover several years-long espionage and hacking campaigns, pinpointing them to a specific building in Beirut, Lebanon. Continue reading Lebanese Government Hackers Hit Thousands of Victims With Incredibly Simple Campaign

Hezbollah Amplifies Message Through Savvy Use of Media

Hezbollah, the “Party of Allah” (aka Party of God) recognized as a Shi’a Islamist political party and militant group based in Lebanon, has repeatedly demonstrated its mastery of the use of media and social networks to shape public opinion and grow sympathetic followers. Even recently the group has placed its operatives within Israel to regularity..

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Dodging Stray Bullets in Lebanon With The World’s First Bulletproof Headscarf

As a way to avoid casualties in celebratory gunfire, Beirut designer Salim Kadi has made a keffiyeh from Kevlar, the same plastic material used for bulletproof vests. Continue reading Dodging Stray Bullets in Lebanon With The World’s First Bulletproof Headscarf