Hackers Steal 1.5 Million Files From Saudi Construction Firm

· Cybersecurity · Saudi Arabia

Hackers stole 1.5 million files from a Saudi construction firm, according to a cybersecurity group. The breach adds to a wave of cyberattacks targeting companies and institutions in the Middle East, where critical infrastructure and corporate data have come under growing threat. The cybersecurity group reported the scale of the theft, highlighting the vulnerability of large construction firms.

Why it matters：Large-scale data theft from a Gulf construction firm shows how extensively corporate and infrastructure data are targeted, with potential knock-on risks for projects and partners.

Key points

  • A cybersecurity group reported the theft of 1.5 million files.
  • The victim was a Saudi construction firm.
  • The breach adds to a wave of cyberattacks in the Middle East.

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