Security News

Hackers leverage flaw in Cisco switches to hit Russian, Iranian networks
2018-04-09 17:17

The proof-of-concept exploit code for a vulnerability affecting many Cisco switches has been leveraged by vigilante hackers to mess with networks and data-centers in Russia and Iran. Who has been...

FBI: Iranian Firm Stole Data In Massive Spear Phishing Campaign
2018-03-26 15:54

The Department of Justice has announced charges against nine Iranians, affiliated with the Mabna Institute, who are accused of stealing private data from U.S. universities, private companies, and...

Britain Backs US Hacking Allegations Against Iranians
2018-03-26 14:18

UK's National Cyber Security Center Also Ties Hacks to GroupThe U.K. government concurs with allegations contained in a U.S. Department of Justice indictment, which charges nine Iranians, plus the...

US Charges Iranians With Hacking, and Britain Concurs
2018-03-26 12:18

UK's National Cyber Security Center Also Ties HBO, University Hacks to GroupThe U.K. government concurs with allegations contained in a U.S. Department of Justice indictment, which charges nine...

U.S. Charges 9 Iranians With Hacking Universities to Steal Research Data
2018-03-25 16:18

The United States Department of Justice has announced criminal charges and sanctions against 9 Iranians involved in hacking universities, tech companies, and government organisations worldwide to...

9 Iranians Indicted for Massive Hacking Scheme
2018-03-23 17:18

Thousands of Professors Worldwide Among Allegedly Those TargetedThe U.S. Department of Justice has announced the indictment of nine Iranians alleged to have penetrated systems belonging to...

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranians for Hacking
2018-03-23 14:50

The United States imposed sanctions on Friday on 10 Iranians and an Iranian company for alleged hacking of hundreds of universities in the US and abroad and the theft of "valuable intellectual...

Iranian Hackers Use New Trojan in Recent Attacks
2018-02-23 18:38

The cyberespionage group known as OilRig and previously linked to Iran has been observed using a new Trojan in recent attacks, Palo Alto Networks reports. read more

Iranian Cyberspies Exploit Recently Patched Office Flaw
2017-12-07 18:41

A cyber espionage group linked to Iran has been using a recently patched Microsoft Office vulnerability to deliver malware to targeted organizations, FireEye reported on Thursday. read more