Iranian Hackers Deploy WezRat Malware in Attacks Targeting Israeli Organizations

November 15, 2024 at 01:00PM Cybersecurity company Check Point has identified a remote access trojan named WezRat, attributed to Iranian state-sponsored hackers. It enables malicious activities like keylogging and file uploads. Distributed via phishing emails mimicking Israeli authorities, WezRat shows ongoing development, indicating significant investment in cyber espionage targeting various global entities. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Iranian APT Group Targets IP Cameras, Extends Attacks Beyond Israel

November 5, 2024 at 02:09AM Iranian cyber-operations group Emennet Pasargad has expanded its targets beyond Israel and the U.S., now focusing on IT assets like IP cameras and organizations in France and Sweden. In response, U.S. and Israeli authorities urged vigilance and defense improvements among organizations against this evolving cyber threat landscape. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Inside Iran’s Cyber Playbook: AI, Fake Hosting, and Psychological Warfare

November 1, 2024 at 10:39AM U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity agencies attribute Iranian group ASA, linked to the IRGC, to cyberattacks targeting the 2024 Summer Olympics, including compromising a French display provider to denounce Israel. The group employs advanced tactics and has connections to other malicious actors. Law enforcement has seized relevant domains. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

US, Israel Describe Iranian Hackers’ Targeting of Olympics, Surveillance Cameras 

November 1, 2024 at 07:10AM The US and Israel released an advisory detailing the cyber activities of Iranian firm Emennet Pasargad, now Aria Sepehr Ayandehsazan, highlighting their targeting of the Olympics and surveillance cameras. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. The US and Israel have released an advisory regarding the operations of the Iranian cyber firm known … Read more