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Iranian hackers blamed for breach of Los Angeles transit system that took weeks to recover

An Israeli cybersecurity firm said Iran’s government is behind Ababil of Minab, a fake hacktivist persona that has claimed a series of data breaches after the start of the war in Iran.

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May 26, 2026 at 15:26 TechCrunch

Iranian hackers blamed for breach of Los Angeles transit system that took weeks to recover

An Israeli cybersecurity firm said Iran’s government is behind Ababil of Minab, a fake hacktivist persona that has claimed a series of da...

May 25, 2026 at 09:49 SecurityLab

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May 19, 2026 at 11:00 Ars Technica

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's claim over subsea chokepoint pushes US tech companies to overland fiber.

May 18, 2026 at 17:55 Hacker News

Iran will impose fees on subsea internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

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May 18, 2026 at 17:25 Hacker News

Iran starts Bitcoin-backed ship insurance for Hormuz strait

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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

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