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'Illusive' Iranian Hacking Group Ensnares Israeli, UAE Aerospace and Defense Firms'Illusive' Iranian Hacking Group Ensnares Israeli, UAE Aerospace & Defense Firms

UNC1549, aka Smoke Sandstorm and Tortoiseshell, appears to be the culprit behind a cyberattack campaign customized for each targeted organization.

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Gulf Region Accelerates Adoption of Zero TrustGulf Region Accelerates Adoption of Zero Trust
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Alarm Over GenAI Risk Fuels Security Spending in Middle East & AfricaAlarm Over GenAI Risk Fuels Security Spending in Middle East & Africa
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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