Dust Specter APT Targets Iraqi Government Officials

Dust Specter APT Targets Iraqi Government Officials

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In January 2026, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified a suspected Iran-nexus threat actor targeting government officials in Iraq. The campaign involved previously undocumented malware, including SPLITDROP, TWINTASK, TWINTALK, and GHOSTFORM, indicating a significant overlap in tools and techniques with known Iran-nexus APT groups.

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2026-01-01
Zscaler ThreatLabz observes activity by Iran-nexus threat actor
2026-01-01
Previously undocumented malware identified: SPLITDROP, TWINTASK, TWINTALK, GHOSTFORM
2026-03-02
Articles published reporting on the threat actor's activities

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