Charming Kitten Leak Exposes Global Cyber Operations and Compromised Systems
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The Iranian state-backed group Charming Kitten, also known as APT35, has leaked internal files revealing key personnel, front companies, and thousands of compromised systems across five continents. The leak indicates that Iran’s Department 40, part of the IRGC Intelligence Organization, conducts long-term cyber-espionage and surveillance operations.
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