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MuddyWater Targets U.S. Entities Amid Geopolitical Tensions
In early 2026, the Iranian APT group MuddyWater launched cyberattacks against U.S. banking, a major airport, and Israeli operations of a U.S.-based software company. The attacks intensified in March, coinciding with…
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Tortoiseshell Expands Malware Arsenal with New Backdoor and SSH Tunneling Tool
The Iranian-linked Tortoiseshell APT group has expanded its malware toolkit, introducing a new backdoor and reverse SSH tunneling utility. Group-IB Threat Intelligence identified these developments following a report by…
6 articles · Updated August 26, 2026 -
Iranian Hackers Breach Former IDF Chief's Personal Data, Leak 19,000 Files
On April 9, 2026, the Iranian-linked hacking group Handala announced it had breached the personal devices of former Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, leaking over 19,000 sensitive files. The leaked materials include…
6 articles · Updated April 9, 2026 -
Mirage Kitten Malware Targets Middle East and Africa with New Toolset
The Mirage Kitten APT group has deployed a sophisticated malware suite, including the NightLedger backdoor, across the Middle East and Africa. This campaign has successfully infiltrated sensitive sectors such as…
2 articles · Updated July 30, 2026 -
Europe's Electricity Infrastructure Under Siege from Hybrid Warfare
European electricity infrastructure is increasingly targeted by hybrid warfare, with a report from Eurelectric revealing that most utilities are unprepared. The report highlights a surge in physical sabotage,…
4 articles · Updated April 1, 2026 -
US Strikes Iranian Launchers Amid Escalating Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
On August 30, 2026, US forces conducted airstrikes on two Iranian rocket launchers located on Larak Island, marking the first American military action against Iran since late July. The strikes were a response to the…
9 articles · Updated August 30, 2026 -
Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Power Plants Amid Escalating Conflict
On March 22, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened. This comes as Iran launched missile attacks on…
2387 articles · Updated March 21, 2026 -
WhatsApp Files Contempt Against NSO Group for New Spyware Attacks
WhatsApp has filed a federal court contempt order against NSO Group for allegedly violating a permanent injunction that prohibits the spyware firm from targeting its users. The Meta-owned messaging platform disrupted…
62 articles · Updated June 8, 2026 -
Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions Amid Ongoing Peace Talks
In recent developments, the U.S. conducted military strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming self-defense despite ongoing peace negotiations. The Pentagon reported that two Iranian ships were…
2 articles · Updated May 29, 2026 -
US-Iran Conflict Escalates with New Military Strikes and Damage to Iranian Bases
The US military has launched a new series of strikes against Iranian military targets, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict that began on February 28, 2026. Satellite images reveal that over 50 Iranian military…
2 articles · Updated June 12, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid strait of Hormuz tensions — Theguardian · August 30, 2026
- Iran war: US military strikes Iran's Larak Island — reports — Dw · August 30, 2026
- Securelist — securelist.com · August 26, 2026
- US military loses to Ukrainian drones in joint exercise as Pentagon struggles to catch up to ... — Independent · August 13, 2026
- The Houthis Enter the Iran War and Everything Gets Worse — Csis · August 13, 2026
- Egypt says drone attack caused fire on two ships in Damietta port — Thenationalnews · July 30, 2026
- Drone strikes US-owned tanker in Nile Delta - Israel & Jewish News — Jns · July 30, 2026
- Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta - AL — Al-Monitor · July 30, 2026