Security News

Iran-Linked Hackers Use Python-Based Backdoor in Recent Attacks
2019-03-05 15:30

The Iran-linked Chafer threat group has used a new Python-based backdoor in November 2018 attacks targeting a Turkish government entity, Palo Alto Networks reveals.  read more

US Says Ex-intel Official Defected to Iran, Revealed Secrets
2019-02-15 15:16

A former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran despite warnings from the FBI has been charged with revealing classified information to the Tehran government, including...

US Air Force Veteran Charged in Iran Hacking Scheme
2019-02-14 10:18

Monica Witt Allegedly Aided Spear-Phishing Attacks Against US MilitaryA former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence agent was indicted for disclosing classified information and helping Iran...

US counterintelligence agent helped Iran lob cyber-bombs at America, say Uncle Sam's lawyers
2019-02-14 01:25

Prosecutors accuse Monica Witt of helping Tehran target her former colleagues US prosecutors on Wednesday announced the indictment of a former US counterintelligence agent on charges of helping...

Chafer APT Takes Aim at Diplomats in Iran with Improved Custom Malware
2019-02-01 19:35

The Remexi spyware has been improved and retooled.

Facebook Boots Hundreds of Iran-Linked Accounts For Spreading Misinformation
2019-01-31 22:09

Facebook is continuing to crack down on misinformation, political meddling, and "coordinated inauthentic behavior" on its platform.

Facebook Takes Down Vast Iran-led Manipulation Campaign
2019-01-31 20:16

Facebook said Thursday it took down hundreds of "inauthentic" accounts from Iran that were part of a vast manipulation campaign operating in more than 20 countries. The world's biggest social...

What's Farsi for 'as subtle as a nuke through a window'? Foreign diplomats in Iran hit by renewed Remexi nasty
2019-01-31 08:12

Iran, spying on foreigners within its borders? Shocked, shocked, we tell you A newly uncovered spyware-slinging operation appears to have been targeting foreign diplomats in Iran for more than...

Iran-Linked Hackers Use Array of Tools to Steal Data: FireEye
2019-01-29 19:11

An Iran-linked cyber-espionage group responsible for widespread theft of data is using a broad range of custom and off-the-shelf tools, FireEye security researchers say.  read more

Israel Blocks Iran Cyber-attacks 'Daily': Netanyahu
2019-01-29 15:31

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday accused arch-foe Iran of regularly launching cyber-attacks on Israel that the Jewish state blocks each day. read more