Author: CWME News Desk

The CWME News Desk is the editorial news team of Cyber Warriors Middle East, covering verified cybersecurity developments across the Middle East and international markets. The desk reports on cyber incidents, government and regulatory developments, security initiatives, technology developments and other timely cybersecurity news using attributable and publicly verifiable sources.

Diehl Defence signs contract for IRIS-T SLM adaptation on German Navy’s F125 frigates

Diehl Defence has secured a contract with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to adapt the IRIS-T SLM...

WordPress backdoor ‘SC’ employs self-repairing mechanisms to evade detection

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated WordPress backdoor, codenamed SC, which employs multiple persistence mechanisms to ensure its payload can regenerate itself after attempts...

NIST publishes guidelines for secure remote access in water and wastewater operational technology environments

Recent cyberattacks targeting the U.S. water and wastewater systems (WWS) sector have underscored the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures within critical infrastructure. The...

OpenAI disrupts alleged distillation attack by Chinese rival Moonshot AI

OpenAI has reported the disruption of a "coordinated campaign" aimed at extracting reasoning capabilities from its AI models, attributing the activity to a Chinese...

NASA launches 2026-2027 Dream with Us Challenge focusing on liquefied natural gas for aviation

The 2026-2027 Dream with Us Challenge, launched by NASA, focuses on the integration of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel source for...

Ukrainian researchers warn of mobile malware targeting military and government officials

Ukrainian researchers have issued a warning regarding a surge in mobile malware targeting military personnel and government officials, as detailed in a report from...
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FBI investigates alleged ShinyHunters hack targeting employee data amid threats

The FBI is currently investigating claims made by the hacking group ShinyHunters, which alleges it has accessed sensitive employee data from a major jobs...

Navy to acquire 30 medium unmanned surface vessels following successful at-sea testing

In a significant advancement for naval operations, the U.S. Navy has announced plans to acquire 30 medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) from three defense...

Russian hackers Star Blizzard expand phishing tactics targeting Ukraine and beyond

A group of Russian hackers known as Star Blizzard is expanding its phishing tactics, targeting governments, think tanks, and nonprofits globally, with a particular...

Citrix warns of active exploitation of vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and Gateway

Citrix has issued a security bulletin detailing eight vulnerabilities in its NetScaler ADC and Gateway products, with two—CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772—confirmed as actively exploited. These...

ShinyHunters resumes exploitation of Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability, warns Mandiant

A new campaign by the hacking group ShinyHunters is exploiting a vulnerability in Oracle's PeopleSoft, as reported by Mandiant. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-35273,...

Old-school credit card scams persist as new threats emerge

Despite the rise of sophisticated digital fraud, traditional credit card scams remain a significant threat. Recent incidents in Europe and the U.S. highlight the...
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