September 5, 2024 at 09:21AM The U.S. Department of Justice seized 32 internet domains used by a pro-Russian propaganda operation called Doppelganger, accusing companies of covertly spreading Russian government propaganda. The Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals and two entities. In conjunction, the DoJ announced the indictment of two RT employees for funding and disseminating videos … Read more
August 15, 2024 at 12:30PM Google confirmed Iranian cyber influence activity targeting US political figures, including Trump, Biden, and Harris, with phishing tactics and social engineering. APT42, part of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, used “Cluster C” phishing activity and Bitly links to target officials. Similar attacks were observed on Israeli officials, themed around the … Read more
August 9, 2024 at 09:30AM Iran is ramping up online activity to potentially influence the U.S. election, including phishing attacks on a presidential campaign. Microsoft’s report reveals Iran’s evolving tactics, such as creating fake news sites and impersonating activists. The report also indicates Russia and China exploiting U.S. political polarization. As Election Day approaches, foreign … Read more
April 13, 2024 at 10:45AM The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a Hamas official, Hudhayfa Samir ‘Abdallah al-Kahlut, for his involvement in cyber influence operations and his role in the military wing. Two others, William Abu Shanab and Bara’a Hasan Farhat, were sanctioned for their involvement in manufacturing UAVs for Hamas. The European Union … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 05:18PM A Kremlin-linked APT group, “Star Blizzard,” known for cyberespionage and targeting NATO-associated entities since 2017, recently updated its evasion tactics. Microsoft exposed these new techniques, which include the use of password-protected PDFs, cloud file-sharing, advanced domain creation, and exploitation of email marketing platforms for phishing. Despite operations against UK officials, … Read more