#IranianEspionage

Iranian Cyber Spies Use ‘LionTail’ Malware in Latest Attacks

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November 1, 2023 at 10:23AM Researchers at Check Point warn that an Iranian espionage group known as Scarred Manticore has been using a new malware framework called LionTail in recent cyberattacks. The group, linked to the OilRig threat actor, has been active since 2019 and targets high-profile organizations in the Middle East. LionTail allows attackers … Read more

Iranian Hackers Lurked for 8 Months in Government Network

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October 20, 2023 at 09:24AM Symantec’s cybersecurity unit, Broadcom, has reported that the Iran-linked hacking group Crambus spent eight months infiltrating a Middle Eastern government’s compromised network. Crambus, also known as APT34 and MuddyWater, conducted espionage operations on behalf of the Iranian government. The attackers deployed various malware, including a PowerShell backdoor called PowerExchange, and … Read more