Cyber Fattah, a pro-Iranian hacking group, claimed responsibility for leaking sensitive data related to the Saudi Games, including PII, bank info, and medical records. This cyberattack appears to be a politically motivated operation aimed at damaging Saudi Arabia’s reputation and regional influence. #CyberFattah #IranianHacking #SaudiGames #DataLeak
Keypoints
- Cyber Fattah exploited phpMyAdmin to access backend databases and exfiltrate personal records.
- The breach included sensitive information such as IDs, passport scans, bank details, and medical documents.
- Various threat actors, including Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and hacktivist groups, amplified the attack’s propaganda purpose.
- The attack targeted a major event tied to Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to tarnish Saudi Arabia’s global image.
- Insecure storage of personal data was exploited, highlighting vulnerabilities in event registration systems.