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DII-2026-00055
ReportedReported by fewer than three independent publishers, with no official finding.

UAE claims it stopped ‘terrorist’ ransomware attack

The United Arab Emirates said it stopped a ransomware attack this weekend that allegedly targeted the country’s digital infrastructure. The country’s Cyber Security Council published a statement on Saturday that said...

25 February 2026 · Ransomware and extortion
25 February 2026
DII-2026-000552 sources ↓
Quick facts
Category
Ransomware and extortion
Source
DataBreaches.net
Date
25 February 2026
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

Not publicly disclosed.

Classification

Category
Ransomware and extortion

Sources and evidence

This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.

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UAE claims it stopped ‘terrorist’ ransomware attack
25 February 2026
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