Tag: iran
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Iranian ransomware crew reemerges, promises big bucks for attacks on US or Israel
Tells would-be affiliates they don’t need to worry because cyberattacks don’t violate a cease fire First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/09/iranian_ransomware_crew_reemerges/
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Iranian group Pay2Key.I2P ramps Up ransomware attacks against Israel and US with incentives for affiliates
An Iranian ransomware group, Pay2Key.I2P, has intensified attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, offering affiliates higher profits. The Iranian ransomware group Pay2Key.I2P is stepping up attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, luring affiliates with higher profit shares. The ransomware gang is the successor to the original Pay2Key group and experts linked it to the Iran-nexus…
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Iranian group Pay2Key.I2P ramps Up ransomware attacks against Israel and US with incentives for affiliates
An Iranian ransomware group, Pay2Key.I2P, has intensified attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, offering affiliates higher profits. The Iranian ransomware group Pay2Key.I2P is stepping up attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, luring affiliates with higher profit shares. The ransomware gang is the successor to the original Pay2Key group and experts linked it to the Iran-nexus…
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Iranian ransomware group offers bigger payouts for attacks on Israel, US
The Iran-linked ransomware-as-a-service group Pay2Key.I2P reportedly told affiliates that they can keep a larger cut of extortion payments if they attack entities within Iran’s adversaries. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-ransomware-group-pay2keyi2p-israel-us-targets
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BladedFeline Exploits Whisper and PrimeCache to Breach IIS and Microsoft Exchange Servers
ESET researchers have uncovered a series of malicious tools deployed by BladedFeline, an Iran-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group, targeting Kurdish and Iraqi government officials. Active since at least 2017, BladedFeline has been linked with medium confidence to the notorious OilRig APT group, known for cyberespionage across the Middle East. Sophisticated Cyberespionage Campaign The group’s…
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Iran-Aligned Hacking Group Targets Middle Eastern Governments
Iran-aligned BladedFeline group has been observed targeting the government of Iraq and KRG with advanced malware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iran-hacking-group-targets-middle/
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Manufacturing Security: Why Default Passwords Must Go
If you didn’t hear about Iranian hackers breaching US water facilities, it’s because they only managed to control a single pressure station serving 7,000 people. What made this attack noteworthy wasn’t its scale, but how easily the hackers gained access — by simply using the manufacturer’s default password “1111.” This narrow escape prompted CISA to…
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Android May Soon Warn You About Fake Cell Towers
Plus: Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump campaign emails, Chinese hackers still in US telecoms networks, and an abusive deepfake website plans an expansion. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/android-may-soon-warn-you-about-fake-cell-towers/
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Editors’ Panel: Pro-Iran Hackers Threaten to Leak Trump Data
Also: Medicare Data Breach; Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit Takeaways. In this week’s update, ISMG editors discussed Iran-linked hackers claiming to steal emails from Trump’s inner circle, how to refine application development in the age of AI, and a U.S. Medicare data breach amplifying concerns over the safety, security and privacy of federal health…
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Staatlich unterstützte Cyberangriffe – Palo Alto warnt vor Angriffswelle aus dem Iran
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyberkonflikt-israel-iran-auswirkungen-gefahren-a-b91cd281070630131a035089355b3db7/
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Cryptohack Roundup: Inside the $100M Nobitex Breach
Also: Dismantling a 460 Million Euro Crypto Fraud Network. This week, a peek into Iran’s largest crypto exchange blending privacy, scale and sanctions evasion, Europol and Spanish police dismantled a crypto fraud network, $9.5M Resupply hack, sentencing in a $40M ponzi scheme and a North Korean crypto theft and employment fraud ring. First seen on…
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Iran’s ‘Robert’ Hack Targets Trump – and Tests US Cyber Gaps
Iranian-Linked Hackers Claim to Have 100GB of Emails From Trump’s Inner Circle. An Iranian hacking group collectively using the pseudonym Robert claims to have 100 gigabytes of emails from President Donald Trump’s inner circle as Tehran seemingly attempts to project strength in cyberspace in the wake of U.S.-led attacks on three of its key nuclear…
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Israel-Iran conflict fuels hacktivist operations
Tags: iranFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/israel-iran-conflict-fuels-hacktivist-operations
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Hacktivists’ Claimed Breach of Nuclear Secrets Debunked
‘Bless Their Heart,’ Says Threat Intel Executive of Pro-Iranian Group. Security experts have dismissed pro-Iranian hacktivist group LulzSec Black’s claim to have breached Indian nuclear secrets in reprisal for the country’s support of Israel. Pro-Iran hacktivist groups’ SCADA-targeting, DDoS launching, data leaking and nuisance-level activities have surged. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hacktivists-claimed-breach-nuclear-secrets-debunked-a-28881
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US CISA agency extends Iran cyber alert, warns of CNI threat
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reiterates guidance for operators of critical national infrastructure as it eyes the possibility of cyber attacks from Iran First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366627095/US-CISA-agency-extends-Iran-cyber-alert-warns-of-CNI-threat
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With Iran Cyberthreat Growing, CMMC Isn’t Looking So Crazy: Analysis
The rising cyberthreat from Iran shows why the DoD’s ultra-stringent security requirements for compliance with its CMMC program are probably worthwhile, despite all the messiness associated with the program. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/with-iran-cyberthreat-growing-cmmc-isn-t-looking-so-crazy-analysis
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Blumira Identifies 824 Iranian Cyber Incidents Over 21 Months
Security operations platform provider Blumira today released an intelligence assessment that tracked 824 security incidents attributed to Iranian threat actors over 21 months, providing insights into recent Iranian threat activity. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/blumira-identifies-824-iranian-cyber-incidents-over-21-months/
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US critical infrastructure exposed as feds warn of possible attacks from Iran
Agencies warn that some US targets may be needlessly exposed. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/feds-warn-of-possible-cyber-attacks-by-iran-on-us-critical-infrastructure/
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More Trump aide email leaks warned by Iranian hackers
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/more-trump-aide-email-leaks-warned-by-iranian-hackers
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Feds warn of possible cyber attacks by Iran on US critical infrastructure
Agencies warn that some US targets may be needlessly exposed. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/feds-warn-of-possible-cyber-attacks-by-iran-on-us-critical-infrastructure/
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Hacktivist Group Launches Attacks on 20+ Critical Sectors Amid IranIsrael Conflict
A series of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting over 20 vital sectors in Israel and its allies has been launched by more than 80 hacktivist groups in a major escalation of cyberwarfare that parallels the ongoing Iran-Israel confrontation. Following Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, and Iran’s swift retaliation, the digital battlefield has exploded…
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U.S. Agencies Warn of Rising Iranian Cyber Attacks on Defense, OT Networks, and Critical Infrastructure
Tags: advisory, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, government, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, network, threatU.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have issued a joint advisory warning of potential cyber attacks from Iranian state-sponsored or affiliated threat actors. “Over the past several months, there has been increasing activity from hacktivists and Iranian government-affiliated actors, which is expected to escalate due to recent events,” the agencies said.”These cyber actors often First seen…
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CISA Warns Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Tags: advisory, cisa, crime, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, infrastructure, iran, threatThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and the National Security Agency (NSA), has issued a stern warning about potential cyberattacks by Iranian state-sponsored or affiliated threat actors targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. The advisory underscores the urgency for organizations, especially…
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CISA and U.S. Agencies warn of ongoing Iranian cyber threats to critical infrastructure
Tags: attack, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, password, software, threat, vulnerabilityU.S. warns of rising Iranian cyber threats exploiting outdated software and weak passwords, with attacks likely to escalate due to recent events. U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies warn of rising cyber threats from Iranian state-linked hackers, expected to escalate. These actors typically exploit outdated software, known vulnerabilities, and weak or default passwords on internet-connected systems.…
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Iranian Cyber Actors May Target U.S. Networks and Critical Infrastructure, Warn U.S. Agencies
The post Iranian Cyber Actors May Target U.S. Networks and Critical Infrastructure, Warn U.S. Agencies appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/iranian-cyber-actors-may-target-u-s-networks-and-critical-infrastructure-warn-u-s-agencies/
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U.S. warns of Iranian cyber threats on critical infrastructure
U.S. cyber agencies, the FBI, and NSA issued an urgent warning today about potential cyberattacks from Iranian-affiliated hackers targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-warns-of-iranian-cyber-threats-on-critical-infrastructure/
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US security agencies warn of Iranian cyberattacks on infrastructure
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/us-security-agencies-warn-of-iranian-cyberattacks-on-infrastructure
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U.S. Agencies Warn of Rising Iranian Cyberattacks on Defense, OT Networks, and Critical Infrastructure
Tags: advisory, attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, government, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, network, threatU.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have issued a joint advisory warning of potential cyber-attacks from Iranian state-sponsored or affiliated threat actors. “Over the past several months, there has been increasing activity from hacktivists and Iranian government-affiliated actors, which is expected to escalate due to recent events,” the agencies said.”These cyber actors often First seen on…
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US defense firms must ‘remain vigilant’ against Iranian cyber activity, agencies warn
The agencies said U.S. critical infrastructure entities should be on high alert for “Iranian-affiliated cyber actors” trying to target American networks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/defense-vigilant-cyber-iran-israel