The notorious hacking group Anonymous Arabia has claimed responsibility for launching a cyberattack on First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The hacktivist collective posted a message asserting that the bank had been taken offline as a protest against the UAE’s normalization of relations with Israel and its alleged abandonment of the Palestinian cause for financial gain.
The message from Anonymous Arabia on the First Abu Dhabi Bank cyberattack criticized the UAE for prioritizing trade agreements and diplomatic ties with Israel over supporting their “brothers and sisters” who are facing hardship and conflict in Palestine.
The hackers emphasized their refusal to tolerate what they perceive as a betrayal of moral principles for economic interests.
Cyberattack on First Abu Dhabi Bank is Not the Only Incident
This incident follows a similar cyberattack claimed by Anonymous Arabia on Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Bank.
In their message, the hackers accused Saudi Arabia of prioritizing financial gains over morality and human lives, asserting that the nation, with its significant oil production, could potentially influence the ongoing situation in Gaza by cutting off its oil supply to Israel, the USA, and their allies.
The hacking group claimed to have executed the cyberattacks with a formidable force of 2 terabytes per second, marking it as one of the most potent cyber assaults they have carried out.
The Cyber Express Team has initiated contact with both First Abu Dhabi Bank and Al Rajhi Bank to verify the authenticity of the claims made by Anonymous Arabia. As of now, an official response from the banks is still pending.
The cyberattacks by Anonymous Arabia shed light on the increasing intersection of geopolitics, cyber warfare, and hacktivism. As tensions rise in the Middle East, these cyberattacks serve as a reminder of the vulnerabilities in the digital infrastructure of financial institutions and the potential consequences of political decisions on the virtual battlefield.
The implications of such cyberattacks extend beyond the digital realm, raising questions about the evolving nature of conflict and the ethical considerations of nation-states in the face of growing global connectivity.
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