#IranianHackers

Iranian Hackers Deploy WezRat Malware in Attacks Targeting Israeli Organizations

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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

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

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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

Iranian hackers act as brokers selling critical infrastructure access

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October 16, 2024 at 07:22PM Iranian hackers are infiltrating critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare and government, using brute-force methods to acquire credentials for resale on criminal forums. A joint advisory from U.S., Canadian, and Australian cybersecurity agencies details these tactics, emphasizing the need for organizations to enhance security measures and monitor for unusual login activities. … Read more

Feds charge 3 Iranians with ‘wide-ranging hacking’ of Trump campaign

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September 27, 2024 at 05:51PM Three Iranians have been charged by the US Department of Justice for their involvement in a wide-ranging hacking campaign, including stealing and leaking materials from Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. The indictment accuses the individuals of wire fraud, identity theft, and targeting US government officials and media members. The FBI … Read more

Iranian hackers charged for ‘hack-and-leak’ plot to influence election

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September 27, 2024 at 03:50PM The U.S. Department of Justice revealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a scheme to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election through a “hack-and-leak” campaign. Based on the meeting notes, the U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a “hack-and-leak” campaign targeting to … Read more

Iranian Hackers Tried but Failed to Interest Biden’s Campaign in Stolen Trump Info, FBI Says

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September 19, 2024 at 11:06AM Iranian hackers attempted to interfere in the 2024 election by sending unsolicited emails with stolen material from Donald Trump’s campaign to people associated with Joe Biden’s campaign. The FBI stated that there’s no evidence of a response from the recipients. Officials have condemned Iran’s interference and highlighted ongoing efforts to … Read more

US Sees Iranian Hackers Working Closely With Ransomware Groups

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August 29, 2024 at 04:42AM Iranian state-sponsored hackers collaborate with ransomware groups to target US organizations since 2017. In a joint advisory, CISA, FBI, and DC3 state that the hackers assist the groups by providing network access for data encryption and extortion, receiving a ransom percentage. The hackers are associated with Pay2Key attacks, targeting Israel-based … Read more

Iran’s Pioneer Kitten hits US networks via buggy Check Point, Palo Alto gear

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August 28, 2024 at 02:04PM Iranian government-sponsored cybercriminals continue to attack US and foreign networks, using VPN and firewall vulnerabilities. The FBI, CISA, and the Department of Defense warn that Pioneer Kitten targets schools, banks, hospitals, and government agencies. Another group, Peach Sandstorm, linked to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, employs a new custom … Read more

Iranian Hackers Targeted WhatsApp Accounts of Staffers in Biden, Trump Administrations, Meta Says

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August 25, 2024 at 12:45PM Meta Platforms revealed that an Iranian hacking group, previously targeting US presidential campaigns, also attempted to hack WhatsApp accounts of Biden and Trump administrations’ staffers. The network impersonated tech support from major tech companies. The FBI confirmed Iranian interference in the US election. Meta detected hacking attempts in the Middle … Read more

Google Confirms an Iranian Group Is Trying to Access Emails Linked to Both US Presidential Campaigns

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August 15, 2024 at 06:39AM Google’s threat intelligence has uncovered an Iranian-linked group’s attempt to infiltrate the personal email accounts of individuals connected to President Biden and former President Trump. The group targeted Biden, Trump, and Vice President Harris, and its activities align with a broader pattern of attempts to disrupt the U.S. election. This … Read more