Google exposes Iranian cyber threats aimed at U.S. and Israel

Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has recently illuminated the ongoing cyber espionage activities of APT42, an Iranian government-backed group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This cyber collective has intensified its phishing campaigns against high-profile targets in Israel and the United States, particularly focusing on individuals connected to the upcoming U.S. presidential elections. In detailed findings released by TAG, it was revealed that APT42 has been targeting current and former officials, diplomatic circles, political campaigns, and influential figures within academic and non-governmental organizations in both nations. The U.S. and Israel combined represent about 60 percent of APT42’s cyber operations… [Continue Reading]