Iranian hackers work with ransomware gangs to extort breached orgs

Iranian hackers work with ransomware gangs to extort breached orgs

August 28, 2024 at 01:28PM

Iranian hacking group Pioneer Kitten has been targeting defense, education, finance, and healthcare organizations in the US. They are collaborating with ransomware affiliates to extort victims.

Based on the meeting notes, it appears that an Iran-based hacking group called Pioneer Kitten is actively breaching defense, education, finance, and healthcare organizations across the United States. Furthermore, the group is collaborating with affiliates of various ransomware operations to extort the victims. This highlights a concerning and coordinated effort to target critical sectors within the country.

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