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Sniper Dz Scams Target MENA Users with Fake Offers and Browser Exploits

Scammers are targeting people in the Middle East and North Africa with fake offers of free mobile internet, financial rewards, and government subsidies, using fraudulent Facebook accounts to trick victims into divulging sensitive info. These Sniper Dz scams impersonate trusted figures and organizations to lure users in with enticing deals.

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INTERPOL Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks with 201 Arrests

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, INTERPOL's Operation Ramz has led to 201 arrests and identified 382 more suspects across 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The operation, which ran from October 2025 to February 2026, dealt a significant blow to malicious cyber networks, also seizing 53 servers and helping 3,867 victims.

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India-Tied Hack-for-Hire Group Targets MENA Journalists

Meet the shadowy hack-for-hire group with ties to India that's targeting journalists and activists in the Middle East and North Africa, silencing voices and stifling free speech. Their sinister operations have been uncovered by security researchers, revealing a chilling espionage trade where reporters, officials, and dissenting voices are prime targets.

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Indian-linked spyware targets MENA journalists

Researchers have uncovered a chilling spyware campaign linked to India that targeted journalists in the Middle East and North Africa, raising serious concerns about surveillance and freedom of the press. The operation, carried out by a suspected Indian government-connected group, used a potent spyware tool to secretly monitor the work of brave journalists exposing conflict, corruption, and abuse of power.

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