Google: Iran’s Charming Kitten Targets US Presidential Elections, Israeli Military

August 15, 2024 at 01:29PM A threat group linked to Iran’s IRGC has launched cyberattacks against US election-related email accounts and Israeli military and political targets. Google’s TAG detected and blocked attempts by the Iran-backed APT42, known as Charming Kitten, targeting individuals affiliated with US government and the presidential campaigns. The attacks are in retaliation … Read more

Israel Battles Spike in Wartime Hacktivist, OT Cyberattacks

January 2, 2024 at 11:47AM In 2023, Israel faced the beginning of a war in Gaza after devastating Hamas attacks, leading to a cyber conflict and cybersecurity concerns. The war’s impact on businesses was predicted to be temporary, with some organizations left vulnerable. Additionally, cyberattacks against Israel’s operational technology increased, leading to greater awareness and … Read more

Malicious Apps Spoof Israeli Attack Detectors: Conflict Goes Mobile

October 23, 2023 at 02:36PM A genuine app called RedAlert – Rocket Alerts, which provides timely alerts about incoming airstrikes in the Israel and Gaza region, was recently spoofed and used to collect personal information from users. This incident highlights the extension of cybercrimes during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Another case involved a pro-Palestinian hacktivist group … Read more