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Iran-linked APT TA453 targets Windows and macOS systemsIran-linked APT TA453 targets Windows and macOS systems

Iran-linked APT TA453 targets Windows and macOS systems

Iran-linked APT group tracked TA453 has been linked to a new malware campaign targeting both Windows and macOS systems. The…

2 years ago
Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR BackdoorIran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor

Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor

Iran-linked Charming Kitten group used an updated version of the PowerShell backdoor called POWERSTAR in a spear-phishing campaign. Security firm…

2 years ago
New PowerExchange Backdoor linked to an Iranian APT groupNew PowerExchange Backdoor linked to an Iranian APT group

New PowerExchange Backdoor linked to an Iranian APT group

An alleged Iran-linked APT group targeted an organization linked to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) with the new PowerExchange backdoor.…

2 years ago
Iran-linked APT groups started exploiting Papercut flawIran-linked APT groups started exploiting Papercut flaw

Iran-linked APT groups started exploiting Papercut flaw

Microsoft warns of Iran-linked APT groups that are targeting vulnerable PaperCut MF/NG print management servers. Microsoft warns that Iran-linked APT…

2 years ago
Iran-linked Mint Sandstorm APT targeted US critical infrastructureIran-linked Mint Sandstorm APT targeted US critical infrastructure

Iran-linked Mint Sandstorm APT targeted US critical infrastructure

An Iran-linked APT group tracked as Mint Sandstorm is behind a string of attacks aimed at US critical infrastructure between late 2021…

2 years ago
Iran-linked MERCURY APT behind destructive attacks on hybrid environmentsIran-linked MERCURY APT behind destructive attacks on hybrid environments

Iran-linked MERCURY APT behind destructive attacks on hybrid environments

Iran-linked APT group MERCURY is behind destructive attacks on hybrid environments masquerading as a ransomware operation. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence team…

2 years ago
Hacktivists hacked Iranian State TV during President’s speech on Revolution DayHacktivists hacked Iranian State TV during President’s speech on Revolution Day

Hacktivists hacked Iranian State TV during President’s speech on Revolution Day

The Ali’s Justice (Edalat-e Ali) hacker group broke into the State TV broadcast during the President’s speech on Revolution Day.…

2 years ago
Microsoft attributes Charlie Hebdo data leak to Iran-linked NEPTUNIUM APTMicrosoft attributes Charlie Hebdo data leak to Iran-linked NEPTUNIUM APT

Microsoft attributes Charlie Hebdo data leak to Iran-linked NEPTUNIUM APT

Microsoft attributes a recent cyber attack against the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo to an Iran-linked NEPTUNIUM APT group.  Microsoft’s…

2 years ago
UK NCSC warns of spear-phishing attacks from Russia-linked and Iran-linked groupsUK NCSC warns of spear-phishing attacks from Russia-linked and Iran-linked groups

UK NCSC warns of spear-phishing attacks from Russia-linked and Iran-linked groups

The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns of a surge in the number of attacks from Russian and Iranian nation-state…

2 years ago
Iran-linked threat actors compromise US Federal NetworkIran-linked threat actors compromise US Federal Network

Iran-linked threat actors compromise US Federal Network

Iran-linked threat actors compromised a Federal Civilian Executive Branch organization using a Log4Shell exploit and installed a cryptomining malware. According…

3 years ago