After a three-month lull, Prince of Persia hid a Tornado C&C server on US shared hosting, its first US-based server since 2016.
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In Rare Move, Alleged Iranian State Hacker Extradited to US
Amir Barati, an alleged member of the Mabna Institute, was indicted for targeting universities, private organizations, and government entities in the US and abroad.
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US, UK, Dutch Agencies Expose Iranian ‘Chosen Brick’ Surveillance Malware
US, UK, and Dutch government agencies published a report detailing the malware, and the FBI described the abuse of Telegram for C&C.
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Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant for Four Days
The attack caused real-world operational disruption and raised concerns about the resilience of Britain’s distributed energy infrastructure and the potential for repeatable attacks.
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US Charges 17 Iranian Hackers, Offers $10 Million Rewards for 5 of Them
The 17 members of the Mabna Institute targeted hundreds of universities and organizations in the US and abroad.
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Water Sector Cyberattacks Reportedly Hit at Least 12 States
Georgia has been confirmed as one of the attacked states after Clayton County reported a pump station disruption.
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US Water Cyberattacks Extend Beyond Minnesota to at Least 6 Other States
Michigan, South Dakota, and Georgia are reportedly on the list of states whose water systems have been targeted by Iran-linked hackers.
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Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems Investigated as Officials Warn About Iranian Hackers
Iran has the “geopolitical motivations” and a recent history of targeting water systems, experts pointed out.
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US Warns of Iranian Hackers Targeting Siemens, Schneider, and Rockwell ICS Devices
An updated advisory from federal agencies provides information on the techniques used to hack programmable logic controllers.
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Iran-Linked Hackers Using Modular C&C Framework in Cyberattacks
Researchers say the Iran-linked threat actor used an adaptable modular malware framework and compromised IT service providers to reach high-value targets in Israel.
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