A hackers group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack targeting the Port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, alleging it obtained hundreds of thousands of confidential documents linked to shipping, finance, and infrastructure operations.
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The hacker group “Khanzala” in its message announced the conduct of a complex cyber attack on the strategic port of Fujairah in the UAE and stated that thousands of confidential documents… pic.twitter.com/DaJNAERoYo
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According to Iranian media reports, the group identified as Hanzala said it carried out a cyber operation against the strategically important Fujairah port and extracted more than 430,000 sensitive files.
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The group claimed the leaked material included records related to shipping movements, financial transactions, and infrastructure systems connected to the port’s operations. It also alleged that some of the information was used to support targeted attacks linked to recent regional tensions.
Fujairah is one of the Gulf region’s most important energy and logistics hubs, serving as a major oil export point outside the Strait of Hormuz. Its location makes it strategically significant for global trade and regional energy security.
The hackers further warned that cooperation between the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Israel was being closely monitored, threatening consequences over alleged security and intelligence coordination.
No official confirmation has yet been issued by UAE authorities regarding the reported breach or the authenticity of the hackers’ claims.
Cyberattacks targeting ports, logistics networks, and energy infrastructure have increased globally in recent years as geopolitical tensions increasingly extend into the digital sphere.
If verified, the alleged breach could raise concerns over maritime security, commercial confidentiality, and the resilience of critical Gulf infrastructure.
The incident comes amid heightened instability in the wider Middle East, with cyber operations becoming an increasingly visible tool in regional confrontations.
Experts note that large-scale cyberattacks on ports can potentially disrupt shipping schedules, expose commercially sensitive data, and create vulnerabilities in supply chain management systems.
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Authorities are expected to investigate the claims and assess whether operational systems or commercial data were compromised. The reported incident also highlights the growing overlap between conventional geopolitical conflict and cyber warfare, as state-linked or politically motivated groups increasingly target strategic infrastructure in high-tension regions. Further details are expected as officials review the situation and determine the scope of the alleged breach.