Cybercrime Iranian Cyberspies Deployed New Backdoor to 34 Organizations Iran-linked cyberespionage group Charming Kitten has infected at least 34 victims in Brazil, Israel, and UAE with a new backdoor. Ionut ArghireSeptember 12, 2023
Malware & Threats Iranian Cyberspies Target US-Based Think Tank With New macOS Malware In May 2023, Iran-linked cyberespionage group Charming Kitten targeted a US-based think tank with new macOS malware. Ionut ArghireJuly 7, 2023
Malware & Threats ‘BouldSpy’ Android Malware Used in Iranian Government Surveillance Operations The Iranian government has been using the BouldSpy Android malware to spy on minorities and traffickers. Ionut ArghireMay 1, 2023
Cyberwarfare US Cyberwarriors Thwarted 2020 Iran Election Hacking Attempt Iranian hackers broke into to a system used by a local government to support its election night operations but were kicked out before any... Associated PressApril 25, 2023
Cyberwarfare Microsoft: Iranian Hackers Moved From Recon to Targeting US Critical Infrastructure A subgroup of Iran-linked APT Phosphorus (Mint Sandstorm) has started to quickly adopt PoC exploit code targeting vulnerabilities in internet-facing applications. Ionut ArghireApril 19, 2023
Nation-State Microsoft: Iranian Gov Hackers Caught in Azure Wiper Attacks Microsoft catches an Iranian government-backed APT launching destructive Azure wiper attacks disguised as ransomware. Ionut ArghireApril 10, 2023
Nation-State Microsoft: Iran Unit Behind Charlie Hebdo Hack-and-Leak Op After French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo's launched a cartoon contest to mock Iran, an Iranian cyber retaliated in January. Associated PressFebruary 4, 2023
Cyberwarfare Cyber Insights 2023 | The Geopolitical Effect While cyber eyes are trained on Russia, we should remember that it is not the West’s only cyber adversary. China, Iran, and North Korea... Kevin TownsendFebruary 1, 2023
Cyberwarfare Iranian APT Leaks Data From Saudi Arabia Government Under New Persona Iranian APT Moses Staff is leaking data stolen from Saudi Arabia government ministries under the recently created Abraham's Ax persona Ionut ArghireJanuary 27, 2023
Cyberwarfare UK Gov Warns of Phishing Attacks Launched by Iranian, Russian Cyberspies The UK’s NCSC has issued a security advisory to warn about spearphishing campaigns conducted by two unrelated Russian and Iranian hacker groups. Eduard KovacsJanuary 26, 2023