With tensions escalating between Israel and Hamas again, U.S. officials are preparing for a possible surge in Iranian cyberattacks. This heightened state of alert reflects growing concerns about Tehran’s capabilities…
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Iran-Linked Hackers Breach Pennsylvania Water Facility
U.S. officials are currently investigating a cybersecurity incident at the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, following a breach by hackers linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The group,…
IRGC-Affiliated Cyber Actors Target Critical U.S. Infrastructure
A joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Israel…
Israel’s Cyber Defense on High Alert: The Growing Iranian Cyber Threat
Israel’s cyber defense chief, Gaby Portnoy, has expressed significant concerns to CNN about the potential escalation of Iranian cyberattacks. This apprehension comes in the wake of a series of suspected…
The Scarred Manticore: A Deep Dive into Iran’s Espionage Campaign in the Middle East
Scarred Manticore, a notable force within the cyber espionage landscape, is an Iranian threat group closely linked to the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) that has been skillfully conducting…
Cybersecurity Frontlines: Unraveling the October Cyberattacks on Israel by Iran’s Imperial Kitten
Last month, a series of sophisticated cyber operations targeted Israel’s transportation, logistics, and technology sectors. The orchestrator of these attacks, as identified by Crowdstrike, is none other than Imperial Kitten,…
Deciphering Digital DNA: Tracing Hamas’s Cyber Footprint to Iranian-Linked TAG-63 Operations
Recorded Future’s Insikt Group recently discovered a malicious application disseminated through a Telegram channel used by supporters of the Hamas organization. The tool, designed to communicate with the Izz ad-Din…
Iran’s Escalating Cyber Threat: Sophistication and Global Reach
Cyberspace, a domain where shadows loom large, sees the demarcation between sovereign defense and global steadiness frequently veiled by the crafty digital exploits of state-backed agents. The 2023 Microsoft Digital…
Cyber Warfare Intensifies Amidst Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Surge in Hacktivism
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, a new front has emerged: cyberspace. Hacktivists from across the globe have engaged in the fray, reminiscent of…
Iranian Cyberspies Target US-Based Think Tank with New macOS Malware
In a recent cybersecurity incident, an Iran-linked cyberespionage group known as TA453, also publicly recognized as Charming Kitten, APT42, Mint Sandstorm, and Yellow Garuda, targeted a US-based think tank with…