Iran-linked hackers target US transportation, manufacturing firms

Iran-linked hackers target US transportation, manufacturing firms

United States authorities have been warning of potential state-linked or hacktivist threats since the U.S. intervened in the Israel-Iran war.

Iranian-Backed Pay2Key Ransomware Resurfaces with 80% Profit Share for Cybercriminals

An Iranian-backed ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) named Pay2Key has resurfaced in the wake of the Israel-Iran-U.S. conflict last month, offering bigger payouts to cybercriminals who launch attacks against Israel and the U.S. The financially motivated scheme, now operating under the moniker Pay2Key.I2P, is assessed to be linked to a hacking group tracked as Fox Kitten (aka Lemon Sandstorm). "

Iranian Cyber Threat Surge Signals Tactical Shift Toward U.S. Infrastructure

In the ever-shifting arena of geopolitical cyber conflict, Iranian threat actors are once again stepping into the spotlight — this time with sharper intent and broader targets. According to new data from Nozomi Networks, state-backed Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) groups dramatically escalated their activity against U.S. industries over May and June, with 28 distinct attacks observed — more than doubling from the 12 recorded in the pre…

Iranian APTs increased activity against US industries in late spring, researchers say

Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, including those tracked as MuddyWater and APT33, appeared to launch more attacks against U.S. industrial entities in May and June, according to a report from Nozomi Networks.

Iran-linked Hackers Target US Transportation, Manufacturing Firms - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Hackers linked to the Iranian government have escalated attacks against certain U.S. critical infrastructure since the beginning of the Israel-Iran conflict, according to new research. The Iran-linked threat groups, tracked as MuddyWater, APT33, OilRig, CyberAv3ngers, FoxKitten and Homeland Justice, tried to breach at least 10 U.S. companies, most…