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Hamas Hackers Enhance Malware Capabilities for Regional Attacks

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Hamas's hacking group, Ashen Lepus (also known as WIRTE), has developed a new malware suite called AshTag to conduct espionage against Middle Eastern government entities. The group has been improving its malware and expanding its attack reach across the region.

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Ashen Lepus
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AshTag

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Ashen Lepus uses AshTag
Wirte uses AshTag
Ashen Lepus uses Malware
Wirte uses Malware

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