Iranian Hackers Target Academics with RMM Tool Exploits
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Iranian hackers are utilizing Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to target academics and foreign policy experts. The attacks focus on exploiting vulnerabilities in these tools to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This campaign highlights the ongoing threat posed by state-sponsored cyber actors in the academic sector.
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