Security News > 2020 > July > Iran-Linked Hackers Accidentally Exposed 40 GB of Their Files
A state-sponsored hacking group linked to Iran accidentally exposed one of its servers, giving researchers access to roughly 40 GB of videos and other files associated with the threat actor's operations.
Some of the videos uncovered by IBM on the exposed server showed successful attacks against a member of the U.S. Navy and an officer in the Hellenic Navy, the naval force of Greece.
The videos showed that the hackers managed to collect a significant amount of information on the two targets, including media files, personal information, and financial details, and they hacked tens of the victims' online accounts.
In addition to the two Navy members, the exposed files showed that Charming Kitten has targeted an Iranian-American philanthropist and officials in the U.S. Department of State.
IBM researchers pointed out that the hackers did not appear to bother attempting to access accounts protected by two-factor authentication.