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Yemen Online
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Yemen's Houthis Launch Drone Attack on Israel Targeting Strategic Locations
Sana'a – Houthi militia in Yemen claimed responsibility for a new drone attack targeting five Israeli sites, including Ben Gurion Airport, Ramon Airport, Eilat Port, and urban areas in Tel Aviv, Jaffa, and Ashdod. According to a statement issued by the group's military wing, five explosive-laden drones were deployed in what it described as a "qualitative operation" in support of Gaza. The Houthis vowed to continue such attacks "until Israeli aggression on Gaza ends." No immediate confirmation was provided by Israeli authorities regarding damage or casualties, although heightened alert levels were reported in affected cities. The attack marks a continuation of cross-regional escalations that have drawn Yemen's Houthis into the broader conflict landscape tied to Iranian-aligned militias.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘May conduct malicious cyber activity': US security agencies warns of possible Iranian-backed cyber threat; issues fact sheet
Representative image (AI) A new joint assessment fact sheet by US law enforcement agencies says, that the Iran-backed proxy cyber actors and hacktivist group "may still conduct malicious cyber activity," "Based on the current geopolitical environment, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors may target US devices and networks for near-term cyber operations," the bulletin from the cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency (CISA), FBI, NSA and defense department says. "Defense industrial base (DIB) companies, particularly those possessing holdings or relationships with Israeli research and defense firms, are at increased risk. Hacktivists and Iranian-government-affiliated actors routinely target poorly secured US networks and internet-connected devices for disruptive cyberattacks," according to the bulletin. The alert comes amidst the ongoing negotiations between Iran and Israel towards a permanent solution, following a ceasefire. "Over the past several months, Iranian-aligned hacktivists have increasingly conducted website defacements and leaks of sensitive information exfiltrated from victims," the alert says. "These hacktivists are likely to significantly increase distributed denial of service (DDoS) campaigns against US and Israeli websites due to recent events." The fact sheet also says that the cyber attacks are not just a phenomenon of recent months but have been ongoing for years. The agencies refer to the multiple instances when islamic revolutionary guard corps (IRGC) carried out attacks and compromised Israeli-backed technology in 2023 and 2024. It also says after the conflict between Israel and Hamas began in 2023, IRGC-backed groups carried out numerous cyber attacks as a form of protest. "Activities like website defacements, leakage of sensitive information, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) campaigns against US websites have been common attack methods in the past," the alert says. The agencies, in a statement, have issued warning for critical infrastructure organisations to be on alert, although they haven't come across any malicious activity. "We strongly urge organizations to review our joint fact sheet and implement recommended actions to strengthen our collective defense against this potential cyber activity," the statement added.
The Hill
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Agencies warn Iranian hackers may still target US entities, networks
Several U.S. agencies warned Monday that hackers affiliated with Iran may still target U.S. entities and networks despite the current ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Defense companies tied to Israeli research and defense firms face an 'increased risk,' the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and National Security Agency noted. 'Despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups may still conduct malicious cyber activity,' they wrote in a joint bulletin. The agencies underscored that Iranian hackers often exploit 'targets of opportunity,' including the use of unpatched or outdated software and default or common passwords on devices connected to the internet. They urged operators and owners of critical infrastructure, as well as other U.S. entities, to take steps to strengthen their cybersecurity, such as disconnecting certain systems from the public internet, updating passwords, adding multifactor authentication and applying software patches. The Department of Homeland Security previously warned about the potential for 'low-level' cyberattacks against U.S. networks after President Trump ordered strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites earlier this month. Iranian-aligned hackers claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Trump's Truth Social platform, which saw a surge in reports of problems shortly after the U.S. strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.
30-06-2025
- Politics
Iranian hackers 'may still conduct malicious cyber activity,' US agencies warn
Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups "may still conduct malicious cyber activity," according to a joint bulletin from U.S. law enforcement agencies. "Based on the current geopolitical environment, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors may target U.S. devices and networks for near-term cyber operations," the bulletin from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, NSA and Defense Department says. "Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies, particularly those possessing holdings or relationships with Israeli research and defense firms, are at increased risk. Hacktivists and Iranian-government-affiliated actors routinely target poorly secured U.S. networks and internet-connected devices for disruptive cyberattacks," according to the bulletin. All of this comes after Israel and Iran "declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution," according to the alert. "Over the past several months, Iranian-aligned hacktivists have increasingly conducted website defacements and leaks of sensitive information exfiltrated from victims," the alert says. "These hacktivists are likely to significantly increase distributed denial of service (DDoS) campaigns against U.S. and Israeli websites due to recent events." The alert says that it hasn't just been over the past few months that Iranian cyber actors have been active. The agencies point to numerous instances in 2023 and 2024 when the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) compromised Israeli-backed technology, and after the start of the conflict between Hamas and Israel, IRGC-backed actors carried out cyber attacks as a form of protest. "Activities like website defacements, leakage of sensitive information, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) campaigns against U.S. websites have been common attack methods in the past," the alert says. In a statement, the agencies say they haven't seen any malicious activity, but are issuing the warning for critical infrastructure organizations to be on alert. "We strongly urge organizations to review our joint fact sheet and implement recommended actions to strengthen our collective defense against this potential cyber activity," the statement says.
The Hill
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Trump ropes Fed into debt fight
The Big Story President Trump is pushing the Federal Reserve to go beyond its legal mandate and help him manage the national debt as Republicans face growing pressure over the nation's finances. © AP President Trump is pushing the Federal Reserve to go beyond its legal mandate and help him manage the national debt as Republicans face growing pressure over the nation's finances. In a series of remarks and social media posts, Trump has ripped Fed Chair Jerome Powell for refusing to lower interest rates, insisting he should help the White House manage the costs of servicing more than $36 trillion in national debt. ''Too Late' Jerome Powell is costing our Country Hundreds of Billions of Dollars. He is truly one of the dumbest, and most destructive, people in Government, and the Fed Board is complicit,' Trump wrote Thursday on Truth Social, a day after the Fed held interest rates steady. While Trump has spent most of his two White House stints berating Powell to cut rates, only recently has he tied those demands to the country's deteriorating fiscal health. 'We're beginning to see what I think are the early warning signs that the Fed is going to be increasingly called upon to keep the government solvent,' said David Beckworth, senior research fellow and monetary policy director at the Mercatus Center, a libertarian-leaning think tank at George Mason University. 'When you begin to see this type of rhetoric, it's a clear sign that people are beginning to get nervous,' Beckworth explained. 'And how else can we save money? Well, let's turn into the Fed and put pressure on them.' I have more here. Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter, I'm Sylvan Lane — covering the intersection of Wall Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads Key business and economic news with implications this week and beyond: New York planning first large US nuclear plant in years: Hochul New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) ordered the state's public power utility this week to start working on a zero-emissions advanced nuclear energy site that would be the nation's first major nuclear plant project in nearly two decades. Iranian-aligned hackers claim responsibility for Truth Social cyberattack Hackers aligned with Iran have claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on President Trump's Truth Social platform, according to the cyber nonprofit Center for Internet Security (CIS). Schiff unveils presidential crypto ban legislation Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Monday seeking to bar public officials, including the president and his family, from certain cryptocurrency-related activities amid growing concerns about President Trump's involvement in the industry. Oil prices up amid Iran conflict Oil prices in recent days have hit their highest point in months amid the escalations between the U.S. and Iran. Tax Watch Thune says senators will stay in DC to wrap tax law Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Monday that the upper chamber will remain in Washington until it is able to pass President Trump's ambitious tax cut package, raising the chances of scuttling a planned recess next week. 'Senators return to Washington today and we will remain here until this reconciliation bill is passed,' Thune said in an op-ed. 'By placing it on President Trump's desk by the 4th of July, we will be ensuring that future generations of Americans can live in safety and prosperity,' he added. Senators are scheduled to be on recess during the week of July 4, which has been the party's deadline to pass Trump's 'one big, beautiful bill.' Thune, though, had made clear to lawmakers in recent weeks he will nix that plan if they need the week to secure passage of the massive proposal. At this point, it is looking increasingly likely that the Senate GOP's work will spill into next week as it struggles to win over the requisite 51 votes as a number of holdouts remain. — Al Weaver Tax Watch is a regular feature focused on the fight over tax reform and extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts this year. 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