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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
Hackers stole sensitive data from Iran’s atomic energy agencyHackers stole sensitive data from Iran’s atomic energy agency

Hackers stole sensitive data from Iran’s atomic energy agency

Iran’s atomic energy agency claims that alleged state-sponsored hackers have compromised its email system. Iran’s atomic energy agency revealed on…

3 years ago
Hacker groups support protestors in Iran using Telegram, Signal and DarkwebHacker groups support protestors in Iran using Telegram, Signal and Darkweb

Hacker groups support protestors in Iran using Telegram, Signal and Darkweb

Several hacker groups are assisting protestors in Iran using Telegram, Signal and other tools to bypass government censorship. Check Point…

3 years ago
Iran-linked TA453 used new Multi-Persona Impersonation technique in recent attacksIran-linked TA453 used new Multi-Persona Impersonation technique in recent attacks

Iran-linked TA453 used new Multi-Persona Impersonation technique in recent attacks

Iran-linked threat actors target individuals specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, nuclear security and genome research. In mid-2022, Proofpoint researchers uncovered…

3 years ago
Albania was hit by a new cyberattack and blames IranAlbania was hit by a new cyberattack and blames Iran

Albania was hit by a new cyberattack and blames Iran

Albania blamed Iran for a new cyberattack that hit computer systems used by the state police on Friday. Albania blamed…

3 years ago
Iran-linked APT42 is behind over 30 espionage attacksIran-linked APT42 is behind over 30 espionage attacks

Iran-linked APT42 is behind over 30 espionage attacks

Iran-linked APT42 (formerly UNC788) is suspected to be the actor behind over 30 cyber espionage attacks against activists and dissidents.…

3 years ago
US Treasury sanctioned Iran ’s Ministry of Intelligence over Albania cyberattackUS Treasury sanctioned Iran ’s Ministry of Intelligence over Albania cyberattack

US Treasury sanctioned Iran ’s Ministry of Intelligence over Albania cyberattack

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iran 's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence over the…

3 years ago
Iran-linked DEV-0270 group abuses BitLocker to encrypt victims’ devicesIran-linked DEV-0270 group abuses BitLocker to encrypt victims’ devices

Iran-linked DEV-0270 group abuses BitLocker to encrypt victims’ devices

Iran-linked APT group DEV-0270 (aka Nemesis Kitten) is abusing the BitLocker Windows feature to encrypt victims' devices. Microsoft Security Threat…

3 years ago