APT42

APT42 TAMECAT Malware Grows with AI-Assisted Phishing

• Cybercriminals

APT42 TAMECAT Malware Grows with AI-Assisted Phishing

Do Son July 27, 2026 0

At a glance Actor or group APT42 (Iran-linked; also tracked as TA453) Activity type AI-assisted spear-phishing, credential...

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Iran-Aligned TA453 Weaponizes ‘Operation Epic Fury’ for Cyber Espionage

• Cyber Security

Iran-Aligned TA453 Weaponizes ‘Operation Epic Fury’ for Cyber Espionage

Do Son March 12, 2026 0

In the wake of the February 2026 military strikes known as Operation Epic Fury, a new front...

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TAMECAT Exposed: APT42’s Fileless Backdoor Targets Defense Chiefs

• Cyber Security
• Malware

TAMECAT Exposed: APT42’s Fileless Backdoor Targets Defense Chiefs

Do Son February 4, 2026 0

A sophisticated espionage campaign targeting senior defense and government officials has been linked to APT42, an Iranian...

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Iran APT SpearSpecter Uses Weeks-Long WhatsApp Lures and Fileless TAMECAT Backdoor to Hit Defense

• Cyber Security
• Malware

Iran APT SpearSpecter Uses Weeks-Long WhatsApp Lures and Fileless TAMECAT Backdoor to Hit Defense

Do Son November 18, 2025 0

Researchers from the Israel National Digital Agency (INDA) have revealed a highly sophisticated, ongoing cyber-espionage operation they...

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Iranian APT “Educated Manticore” Unleashes AI-Powered Phishing & Keylogging Against Critics

• Cybercriminals

Iranian APT “Educated Manticore” Unleashes AI-Powered Phishing & Keylogging Against Critics

Do Son June 27, 2025 0

Check Point Research has uncovered a new wave of targeted cyber-espionage activity linked to Educated Manticore, an...

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Iranian Hackers Target US Politicians on Meta Platforms

• Cyber Security

Iranian Hackers Target US Politicians on Meta Platforms

Do Son August 26, 2024 0

Meta, the company that owns the popular social networks Facebook, Instagram, and the messaging service WhatsApp, has...

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Iranian APT42 Ramps Up Phishing Campaigns Against Israel, U.S. Election Targets

• Cyber Security

Iranian APT42 Ramps Up Phishing Campaigns Against Israel, U.S. Election Targets

Do Son August 16, 2024 0

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has issued a warning about APT42, an Iranian government-backed threat actor, and...

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Iran’s APT42 Spies Target NGOs, Clouds in Espionage Campaign

• Cyber Security
• Malware

Iran’s APT42 Spies Target NGOs, Clouds in Espionage Campaign

Do Son May 2, 2024 0

A new report by cybersecurity firm Mandiant has revealed the inner workings of APT42, an Iranian state-sponsored...

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CharmingCypress Unveiled: Iran’s Cyber Espionage Campaigns Exposed

• Cyber Security
• Malware

CharmingCypress Unveiled: Iran’s Cyber Espionage Campaigns Exposed

Do Son February 13, 2024 0

CharmingCypress, also known as Charming Kitten, APT42, and TA453, is an Iranian-origin threat actor that has been...

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