Iranian state-aligned threat actor targets new victims in cyberespionage and kinetic campaigns

New research from Proofpoint exposes a large shift in the TA453 threat actor’s modus operandi, which started conducting more hostile attacks.
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Iranian hacking group expands focus to US politicians, critical infrastructure, researchers find

The group known as TA453 has added “outlier” attacks to its portfolio over the past two years, seemingly in concert with Iranian hardliners.

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Phishing scheme targeting Mideast researchers uses ‘herd mentality’ approach to dupe victims

The tactic linked to an Iranian group creates the impression the email activity is real by employing a phenomenon known as “social proof.”

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