October 14, 2024 at 09:15AM Iran-linked APT OilRig has escalated its cyber activities targeting the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region, exploiting recent vulnerabilities in the Windows kernel, according to a report by SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **APT OilRig Activity**: The threat actor group OilRig, linked to Iran, has increased its cyber operations targeting … Read more
August 9, 2024 at 09:11AM Microsoft has reported an increase in Iranian efforts to influence the upcoming US presidential election, indicating potential activity to incite violence against key figures. They highlighted the distinct characteristics of Iranian influence operations as well as the involvement of state-sponsored groups with different objectives and methods. Concerns also surround Russia’s … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 11:39AM Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) warned that Iran may utilize advanced techniques in cyber operations leading up to the 2024 US Presidential elections, echoing its 2020 interference. The increase in pro-Iran groups engaging in cyberattacks and influence operations poses a complex and interconnected threat environment. Iran’s effective influence campaigns and … Read more