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US Calls Reported Threats by Pro-Iran Hackers to Release Trump-Tied Material a ‘Smear Campaign’

US Calls Reported Threats by Pro-Iran Hackers to Release Trump-Tied Material a ‘Smear Campaign’ 2025-07-02 at 16:32 By Associated Press The United States has warned of continued Iranian cyberattacks following American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The post US Calls Reported Threats by Pro-Iran Hackers to Release Trump-Tied Material a ‘Smear Campaign’ appeared first on […]

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Iranian Hackers’ Preferred ICS Targets Left Open Amid Fresh US Attack Warning

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Iranian Hackers’ Preferred ICS Targets Left Open Amid Fresh US Attack Warning 2025-07-01 at 12:18 By Eduard Kovacs The US government is again warning about potential Iranian cyberattacks as researchers find that hackers’ favorite ICS targets remain exposed. The post Iranian Hackers’ Preferred ICS Targets Left Open Amid Fresh US Attack Warning appeared first on

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US Braces for Cyberattacks After Joining Israel-Iran War

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US Braces for Cyberattacks After Joining Israel-Iran War 2025-06-23 at 13:51 By Eduard Kovacs Iranian hackers are expected to intensify cyberattacks against the US after the recent air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. The post US Braces for Cyberattacks After Joining Israel-Iran War appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Predatory Sparrow Burns $90 Million on Iranian Crypto Exchange in Cyber Shadow War

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Predatory Sparrow Burns $90 Million on Iranian Crypto Exchange in Cyber Shadow War 2025-06-19 at 19:46 By Ryan Naraine Israel-linked Predatory Sparrow hackers torched more than $90 million at Iran’s largest cryptobank as Israel-Iran cyberwar escalates. The post Predatory Sparrow Burns $90 Million on Iranian Crypto Exchange in Cyber Shadow War appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Iranian Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Baltimore Ransomware Attack

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Iranian Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Baltimore Ransomware Attack 2025-05-27 at 21:28 By SecurityWeek News Sina Gholinejad pleaded guilty to computer-fraud and wire-fraud-conspiracy charges linked to the Robbinhood ransomware hit on Baltimore. The post Iranian Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Baltimore Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Iranian Hackers Target UAE Firms With Polyglot Files

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Iranian Hackers Target UAE Firms With Polyglot Files 2025-03-05 at 16:08 By Ionut Arghire An Iranian threat actor was seen targeting UAE organizations with polyglot files to deliver a new backdoor named Sosano. The post Iranian Hackers Target UAE Firms With Polyglot Files appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Can AI Early Warning Systems Reboot the Threat Intel Industry?

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Can AI Early Warning Systems Reboot the Threat Intel Industry? 2025-02-10 at 13:02 By Ryan Naraine News analysis: The big AI platforms are emerging as frontline early warning systems, detecting nation-state hackers at the outset of their campaigns. Can this help save the threat intel industry? The post Can AI Early Warning Systems Reboot the

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Aerospace employees targeted with malicious “dream job” offers

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Aerospace employees targeted with malicious “dream job” offers 2024-11-13 at 12:49 By Zeljka Zorz It’s not just North Korean hackers who reach out to targets via LinkedIn: since at least September 2023, Iranian threat actor TA455 has been trying to compromise workers in the aerospace industry by impersonating job recruiters on the popular employment-focused social

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Biden-Harris Policies Ignited Global Chaos: WW3 Fears Rise as 2024 Election Nears

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Biden-Harris Policies Ignited Global Chaos: WW3 Fears Rise as 2024 Election Nears 2024-10-21 at 12:30 By As the 2024 election approaches, the Biden-Harris administration’s foreign policy has left the world in utter chaos and teetering on the brink of World War III — from the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal to the Israel-Hamas war — all while

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US Charges 3 Iranians Over Presidential Campaign Hacking

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US Charges 3 Iranians Over Presidential Campaign Hacking 2024-09-30 at 15:06 By Eduard Kovacs The US has announced charges, sanctions and a $10 million reward for Iranian hackers accused of targeting elections. The post US Charges 3 Iranians Over Presidential Campaign Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Iran Was Behind Thousands of Text Messages Calling for Revenge Over Quran Burnings, Sweden Says

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Iran Was Behind Thousands of Text Messages Calling for Revenge Over Quran Burnings, Sweden Says 2024-09-25 at 12:31 By Associated Press Sweden is accusing Iran of hacking SMS service and sending out thousands of text messages calling for revenge over Quran burnings. The post Iran Was Behind Thousands of Text Messages Calling for Revenge Over

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Iranian APT Operating as Initial Access Provider to Networks in the Middle East

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Iranian APT Operating as Initial Access Provider to Networks in the Middle East 2024-09-24 at 19:01 By Ionut Arghire Iranian state-sponsored threat actor UNC1860 is operating as an initial access provider to high-profile networks in the Middle East. The post Iranian APT Operating as Initial Access Provider to Networks in the Middle East appeared first

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The US is Preparing Criminal Charges in Iran Hack Targeting Trump, AP Sources Say

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The US is Preparing Criminal Charges in Iran Hack Targeting Trump, AP Sources Say 2024-09-13 at 04:46 By Associated Press The prospect of criminal charges comes as the Justice Department has raised alarms about aggressive efforts by countries including Russia and Iran to meddle in the presidential election. The post The US is Preparing Criminal

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Iranian Hackers Targeting Iraqi Government: Security Firm

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Iranian Hackers Targeting Iraqi Government: Security Firm 2024-09-12 at 13:46 By Eduard Kovacs Hackers believed to be operating on behalf of the Iranian government have deployed malware to Iraqi government networks. The post Iranian Hackers Targeting Iraqi Government: Security Firm appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Iranian Hackers Use New Tickler Malware to Collect Intel From US, UAE

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Iranian Hackers Use New Tickler Malware to Collect Intel From US, UAE 2024-08-29 at 13:01 By Eduard Kovacs The Iran-linked state-sponsored hacker group tracked as Peach Sandstorm has started using a new backdoor in attacks aimed at the US and UAE. The post Iranian Hackers Use New Tickler Malware to Collect Intel From US, UAE

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US Sees Iranian Hackers Working Closely With Ransomware Groups

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US Sees Iranian Hackers Working Closely With Ransomware Groups 2024-08-29 at 11:46 By Ionut Arghire Iranian state-sponsored APT Lemon Sandstorm is working closely with ransomware groups on monetizing network intrusions. The post US Sees Iranian Hackers Working Closely With Ransomware Groups appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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Pioneer Kitten: Iranian hackers partnering with ransomware affiliates

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Pioneer Kitten: Iranian hackers partnering with ransomware affiliates 2024-08-28 at 19:46 By Zeljka Zorz A group of Iranian hackers – dubbed Pioneer Kitten by cybersecurity researchers – is straddling the line between state-contracted cyber espionage group and initial access provider (and partner in crime) for affiliates of several ransomware groups. “The FBI assesses these actors

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How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US Officials to Be More Open About Iran Hack

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How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US Officials to Be More Open About Iran Hack 2024-08-28 at 14:01 By Associated Press The lessons learned from the 2016 election hacking made US officials more open about the recent Iranian hack targeting presidential campaigns. The post How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US

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Iranian Hackers Targeted WhatsApp Accounts of Staffers in Biden, Trump Administrations, Meta Says

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Iranian Hackers Targeted WhatsApp Accounts of Staffers in Biden, Trump Administrations, Meta Says 2024-08-25 at 19:46 By Associated Press Meta said it discovered a network of Iranian hackers, who posed as tech support agents for companies including AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo and Google. The post Iranian Hackers Targeted WhatsApp Accounts of Staffers in Biden, Trump Administrations,

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US Intelligence Officials Say Iran is to Blame for Hacks Targeting Trump, Biden-Harris Campaigns

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US Intelligence Officials Say Iran is to Blame for Hacks Targeting Trump, Biden-Harris Campaigns 2024-08-20 at 05:16 By Associated Press The assessment from agencies was the first time the U.S. government assigned blame for hacks that have raised anew the threat of foreign election interference. The post US Intelligence Officials Say Iran is to Blame

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