Wide-ranging attacks on government organizations and companies across the Middle East and Europe
Date of report
  • January 2020
Affiliations
  • Government of Turkey
The Turkish hackers attacked at least thirty organizations across the Middle East and Europe, including Cypriot and Greek government email services and the Iraqi government’s national security advisor. Their methods include intercepting internet traffic to victim websites.
Suspected victims
  • Government organizations and companies across the Middle East and Europe
Suspected state sponsor
  • Turkey
Type of incident
  • Espionage
Target category
  • Government
  • Private sector
  • Civil society