September 12, 2024 at 06:43AM Iranian hackers, suspected to be backed by the government, have targeted Iraqi government networks, according to cybersecurity firm Check Point. The attacks involve custom malware and infrastructure associated with Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security. The malware enables operators to execute commands and infiltrate the target’s network through social engineering … Read more
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
April 24, 2024 at 10:10AM The US has charged and sanctioned four Iranian nationals for their alleged roles in cyber attacks on US companies and government departments. They worked for fake companies linked to Iran’s military, carrying out multiple computer intrusions using methods like spearphishing and social engineering. The accused face up to 35 years … Read more