Iran-Linked SpearSpecter Campaign Leveraging Personalized Social Engineering Against High

Gbhackers •Mayura Kathir • November 17, 2025

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Iranian SpearSpecter Campaign Uses Personalized Social Engineering Tactics The Iranian-linked SpearSpecter group is conducting personalized social engineering attacks targeting high-profile individuals. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in various systems, leading to potential data breaches and malware infections. Organizations and individuals in sensitive sectors are particularly at risk from these sophisticated tactics. 2 sources 30

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