Google raps Iran’s APT42 for raining down spear-phishing attacks
August 15, 2024 at 12:30PM Google confirmed Iranian cyber influence activity targeting US political figures, including Trump, Biden, and Harris, with phishing tactics and social engineering. APT42, part of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, used “Cluster C” phishing activity and Bitly links to target officials. Similar attacks were observed on Israeli officials, themed around the … Read more