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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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Google Disrupts Iranian Hacking Activity Targeting US Presidential Election

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Google Disrupts Iranian Hacking Activity Targeting US Presidential Election 2024-08-15 at 16:32 By Ionut Arghire Google says it blocked Iranian APT42 hackers from accessing the personal email accounts of individuals affiliated with the US elections. The post Google Disrupts Iranian Hacking Activity Targeting US Presidential Election appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt […]

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Google Confirms an Iranian Group Is Trying to Access Emails Linked to Both US Presidential Campaigns

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Google Confirms an Iranian Group Is Trying to Access Emails Linked to Both US Presidential Campaigns 2024-08-15 at 13:46 By Associated Press Google said an Iranian hacking group has tried to infiltrate the personal email accounts of roughly a dozen people linked to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump since May. The post […]

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What We Know About Suspected Iranian Cyber Intrusion in the US Presidential Race

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What We Know About Suspected Iranian Cyber Intrusion in the US Presidential Race 2024-08-14 at 06:16 By Associated Press U.S. State Department officials declined to speculate on allegations that Iran was behind the hack, but a spokesperson said it would be in keeping with Tehran’s past use of cyberattacks and deception. The post What We […]

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FBI Says It Is Investigating After Trump Campaign Said Sensitive Documents Were Hacked by Iran

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FBI Says It Is Investigating After Trump Campaign Said Sensitive Documents Were Hacked by Iran 2024-08-13 at 05:01 By Associated Press The FBI is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion. The post FBI Says It Is Investigating After Trump Campaign Said Sensitive Documents Were Hacked […]

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Donald Trump’s Campaign Says Its Emails Were Hacked

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Donald Trump’s Campaign Says Its Emails Were Hacked 2024-08-11 at 06:16 By Associated Press Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on “foreign sources hostile to the United States.” The post Donald Trump’s Campaign Says Its Emails Were Hacked appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original […]

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Iran Is Accelerating Cyber Activity That Appears Meant to Influence the US Election, Microsoft Says

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Iran Is Accelerating Cyber Activity That Appears Meant to Influence the US Election, Microsoft Says 2024-08-09 at 16:31 By Associated Press Iranian actors have spent recent months creating fake news sites and impersonating activists, laying the groundwork to stoke division and potentially sway American voters this fall. The post Iran Is Accelerating Cyber Activity That […]

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Iranian Cyberspies Hit Targets With New Backdoors

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Iranian Cyberspies Hit Targets With New Backdoors 2024-05-06 at 16:16 By Ionut Arghire Iranian state-sponsored group APT42 is targeting NGOs, government, and intergovernmental organizations with two new backdoors. The post Iranian Cyberspies Hit Targets With New Backdoors appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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US lawmakers warn of Iranian crypto miners threatening national security

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US lawmakers warn of Iranian crypto miners threatening national security 2024-05-02 at 23:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright According to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King, the Iranian government has used funds from crypto mining to fund terrorist organizations. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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$10 Million Bounty on Iranian Hackers for Cyber Attacks on US Gov, Defense Contractors

Cyberwarfare, Iran, Justice Department, Nation-State, Sanctions /

$10 Million Bounty on Iranian Hackers for Cyber Attacks on US Gov, Defense Contractors 2024-04-23 at 23:04 By Ryan Naraine Four Iranians are accused of hacking into critical systems at the Departments of Treasury and State and dozens of private US companies. The post $10 Million Bounty on Iranian Hackers for Cyber Attacks on US […]

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Bitcoin price rallies on halving day, but what do futures markets show?

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Bitcoin price rallies on halving day, but what do futures markets show? 2024-04-19 at 22:01 By Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman Bitcoin’s price whipsaws align with global conflict and macroeconomic concerns, but data shows investors’ halving expectations positively impacting BTC price. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Albanian Authorities Accuse Iranian-Backed Hackers of Cyberattack on Institute of Statistics

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Albanian Authorities Accuse Iranian-Backed Hackers of Cyberattack on Institute of Statistics 2024-02-14 at 14:17 By Associated Press Albania’s cybersecurity authorities have accused a hacker group “sponsored” by the Iranian government of attacking the country’s Institute of Statistics earlier this month. The post Albanian Authorities Accuse Iranian-Backed Hackers of Cyberattack on Institute of Statistics appeared first […]

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