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Iranian Government-Backed Hackers Targeting U.S. Energy and Transit Systems
An Iranian government-backed actor known as Mint Sandstorm has been linked to attacks aimed at critical infrastructure in the U.S.…
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Iranian Hackers Using SimpleHelp Remote Support Software for Persistent Access
The Iranian threat actor known as MuddyWater is continuing its time-tested tradition of relying on legitimate remote administration tools to…
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Iran-Based Hackers Caught Carrying Out Destructive Attacks Under Ransomware Guise
The Iranian nation-state group known as MuddyWater has been observed carrying out destructive attacks on hybrid environments under the guise…
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Researchers Warn Iranian Users of Widespread SMS Phishing Campaigns
Socially engineered SMS messages are being used to install malware on Android devices as part of a widespread phishing campaign…
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Hackers Using Microsoft MSHTML Flaw to Spy on Targeted PCs with Malware
A new Iranian threat actor has been discovered exploiting a now-addressed critical flaw in the Microsoft Windows MSHTML platform to…
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U.S. Charged 2 Iranian Hackers for Threatening Voters During 2020 Presidential Election
The U.S. government on Thursday unsealed an indictment that accused two Iranian nationals of their involvement in cyber-enabled disinformation and…
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Microsoft Warns about 6 Iranian Hacking Groups Turning to Ransomware
Nation-state operators with nexus to Iran are increasingly turning to ransomware as a means of generating revenue and intentionally sabotaging…
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U.S., U.K. and Australia Warn of Iranian Hackers Exploiting Microsoft, Fortinet Flaws
Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. on Wednesday released a joint advisory warning of active exploitation of…
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