The threat actor nova has claimed to have compromised the Dubai Royal Air Wing’s sensitive employee and financial data, which are crucial for the UAE’s VIP and government operations. The impacted country is #UnitedArabEmirates.
Incident Details
- Victim: Dubai Air Wing
- Sector: Transportation/Logistics
- Country: AE
- Actor: nova
- Source: http://novadmrkp4vbk2padk5t6pbxolndceuc7hrcq4mjaoyed6nxsqiuzyyd.onion/#dubai-air-wing
- Discovered: 2026-01-13 12:19:00.635270
- Published: 2026-01-13 12:18:27.743357
Information
- The Dubai Royal Air Wing is a paramilitary airline operated by the government of the United Arab Emirates.
- It is located on the southeast side of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
- The facility includes a VIP terminal dedicated to the UAE royal family and special interest flights.
- Primarily used by the Emir of Dubai, the prime minister of the UAE, members of the Dubai Royal family, and other influential government officials based in Dubai.
- The organization has comprehensive employee information and financial data.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "nova". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.