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Rising Cyber Tensions Push Greek Firms to Bolster Digital Defenses

  Greek companies are intensifying cybersecurity checks as the Iran conflict heightens the risk of digital attacks. According to recent reports, Greece’s National Cybersecurity Authority issued a high‑priority advisory urging critical sectors—including shipping, banking, telecommunications, healthcare, and energy—to scan their systems for potential threats.  The move follows a series of international cyber incidents attributed to Iran‑linked groups. Greek shipowners and major businesses have already begun reviewing their networks for suspicious activity after warnings that the geopolitical situation could trigger retaliatory cyber operations. Authorities describe the measures as precautionary but necessary, given the rising global cyber threat landscape. An Iranian‑linked hacking group recently claimed responsibility for an attack on a U.S. medical device provider, underscoring the broader risks associated with the conflict. 

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Drone Strike Hits Aid Ship Bound for Gaza, Raising Humanitarian Concerns


A vessel carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was struck by drones while navigating international waters off Malta early Friday, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the group organizing the shipment. The attack caused a fire onboard, which was later brought under control, but the ship remains at risk of sinking due to damage sustained in the strike.

The ship, named *Conscience*, was carrying 30 international human rights activists alongside aid supplies intended for Gaza. The coalition reported that the drone strike appeared to have specifically targeted the ship’s generator, leaving it without power and causing a breach in the hull. The vessel issued an SOS distress call, prompting Cyprus to dispatch a rescue vessel to assist.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions surrounding humanitarian aid access to Gaza, where the ongoing conflict has led to severe shortages of food, medicine, and other essential supplies. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has long campaigned against Israel’s blockade of Gaza, with previous attempts to deliver aid by sea facing similar interventions.

Authorities have yet to confirm who was responsible for the drone attack, and there were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli military has not responded to requests for comment regarding the incident. 

The strike has intensified concerns over the safety of humanitarian missions attempting to reach Gaza, as aid groups warn that the humanitarian response in the region is on the verge of collapse. 


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