Azadi Tower, Tehran, Iran, Middle East (Getty Images) Iranian government-backed hackers target critical infrastructure with ransomware, US says The targets include local governments and the health care sector. Nov 17, 2021 By Tim Starks
(Getty Images) Iran-linked spies used Christmas as cover for spearphishing, researchers say The group known as Charming Kitten used malicious links to capture login credentials and steal data, CERTFA said. Jan 14, 2021 By Joe Warminsky
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addresses the Munich Security Conference in 2015. (NATO / Flickr) Munich Security Conference attendees targeted with Iran-linked spearphishing, Microsoft says Double check that high-profile "invite" in your inbox. Oct 28, 2020 By Shannon Vavra
Charming Kitten has been sending phishing emails to cybersecurity researchers. (Getty Images) Group said to be behind attempted campaign hack has also gone after cybersecurity researchers After Microsoft said Iranian hackers had targeted a presidential campaign, more data on the group is coming out. Oct 8, 2019 By Sean Lyngaas
(Pixabay) Microsoft uses court order to shut down APT35 websites Court orders are becoming an important tool in tech companies’ fight against nation-state-backed hacking groups. Mar 27, 2019 By Sean Lyngaas