Iranian hackers ramp up digital attacks on US political campaigns
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Cybersecurity researchers found new Iranian hacker networks targeting U.S. political campaigns. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals what you need to know and how to protect yourself.
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The infrastructure has been discovered by Recorded Future's Insikt Group, which has been tracking it since June 2024. The cybersecurity company has linked the infrastructure to GreenCharlie, an Iran-nexus cyberthreat group with connections to Mint Sandstorm, Charming Kitten, and APT42.
"GreenCharlie's phishing operations are highly targeted, often employing social engineering techniques that exploit current events and political tensions," Recorded Future said.