The UAE’s Cyber Security Council has reported that a significant cyber attack affected 634 public and private entities within the country. The attack was successfully managed and aimed to leak sensitive data from crucial national sectors, as stated by the state news agency Wam.

Dr. Mohamed AlKuwaiti, the head of cyber security in the UAE, revealed that a threat actor identified as rose87168 claimed to have breached Oracle Cloud’s servers. This incident reportedly led to the leak of around six million customer records and sensitive password data globally. He also noted that approximately 140,000 entities worldwide may have been impacted by this breach.

Among the 634 affected entities in the UAE, there were 30 government bodies and 13 private companies, with the remaining entities categorized under other classifications. In response to the attack, the UAE Cyber Security Council activated emergency cyber systems nationwide to enhance the country’s cyber protection and urged all institutions to bolster their cyber security defenses and report any suspicious activities.