A group identifying themselves as “LulzSec Muslims” has announced their planned cyberattack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain due to their perceived support for Israel. The group, known for previous cyber exploits against nations like Israel and India, recently made the announcement via their X account, which was previously known as Twitter.
In a video message characterized by a distorted voice, the group emphasized their commitment to supporting oppressed communities globally. They cited the alleged facilitation of logistical and military support to Israel by the UAE and Bahrain, which they deemed as complicity in oppression. Threatening to target servers and websites affiliated with both nations, the group warned of an impending cyber onslaught aimed at disrupting their online infrastructure.
The group elaborated on their rationale for these cyberattacks, stating, “We have monitored the clear support provided by the United Arab Emirates and the State of Bahrain to Israel facilitating the transit of goods and material, logistical and military support. We have many documents to prove this and from on this platform we announce that the servers and websites of the UAE and Bahrain will be the target of our upcoming operations and may I excuse those who we warn.”
This announcement comes in the wake of a reported Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on Sharjah International Airport, which was attributed to LulzSec Muslims. The attack temporarily affected the airport’s website, demonstrating the group’s capability to carry out disruptive cyber activities.
Recent posts by LulzSec Muslims on various platforms suggest a sustained campaign against entities perceived as supporting Israel. These include claims of hacking Indian websites and the compromise of databases containing sensitive user information. One instance involved the group boasting of accessing data from an Indian health and fitness website, compromising the personal details of over 400,000 users. Additionally, LulzSec Muslims claimed responsibility for breaching the Banaras Hindu University’s database, citing India’s support for Israel as the motive behind the cyber intrusion.
As this is an ongoing story, The Cyber Express will be closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates once more information becomes available on the claims of a cyberattack on the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain or new announcements by the threat actor.
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In summary, LulzSec Muslims have declared their intention to target the UAE and Bahrain in a cyberattack due to their perceived support for Israel. The group’s history of cyber exploits and recent activities indicate a sustained campaign against entities associated with Israel. The cyber landscape continues to evolve, and it remains crucial for organizations and governments to bolster their cybersecurity defenses.