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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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17 Iranians Charged in Cyber Theft Campaign Targeting U.S. Institutions
The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed a superseding indictment against 17 Iranian nationals linked to the Mabna Institute, alleging a coordinated cyber theft campaign on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary…
55 articles · Updated August 18, 2026 -
FBI Seizes Iranian Hacktivist Group Websites After Stryker Cyberattack
The FBI has seized two websites linked to the Iranian hacktivist group Handala following their cyberattack on Stryker Corporation, a U.S. medical technology firm. The attack, which occurred on March 11, 2026, involved…
21 articles · Updated March 19, 2026 -
Phishing Attacks Target German Politicians via Signal App
German federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into a series of phishing attacks targeting politicians, military personnel, and journalists using the Signal messaging app. The attacks have reportedly…
47 articles · Updated April 24, 2026 -
Iranian Cyberespionage Targets Iraqi Government Officials
In 2024, Iranian APT group BladedFeline launched a cyber campaign against Kurdish and Iraqi government officials, utilizing advanced malware tools including the Shahmaran backdoor and the Whisper backdoor. The attacks…
2 articles · Updated May 13, 2026 -
Dark Caracal Unveils GoCaracal Malware for Cyber Espionage
The Lebanon-linked Dark Caracal threat group has introduced a new malware framework named GoCaracal, enhancing its cyberespionage capabilities. Discovered by Arctic Wolf during an intrusion investigation in Venezuela,…
13 articles · Updated August 26, 2026 -
Iranian APT Groups Target Israeli Organizations with Modular C2 Frameworks
In 2026, Iranian APT groups, notably Cavern Manticore and OilRig, have intensified cyber operations against Israeli organizations, primarily in the IT and government sectors. Cavern Manticore employs a modular…
10 articles · Updated July 6, 2026 -
Hack-for-Hire Campaign Targets Journalists in MENA Using Phishing and Spyware
A hack-for-hire operation has been uncovered targeting journalists and activists across the Middle East and North Africa, particularly focusing on Egyptian and Lebanese individuals. The campaign, attributed to a group…
18 articles · Updated April 8, 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
Recent Intelligence Reports
- US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid strait of Hormuz tensions — Theguardian · August 30, 2026
- Dark Caracal Deploys New Go Malware With Ethereum — Securityaffairs.Co · August 27, 2026
- Dark Caracal Adds New Malware to Cyber Espionage Arsenal — Darkreading · August 26, 2026
- U.S.-Iran Updates: Trump says no talks with Iran taking place as standoff over Strait of ... — Cbsnews · August 18, 2026
- Associated Press — apnews.com · July 30, 2026
- US plans USD 175.8 million cable push in Caribbean to counter China — Indiatoday.In · July 28, 2026
- 12-Day War — mei.edu · July 23, 2026
- US will be hitting nuclear complex 'very soon' - Trump — Rte.Ie · July 21, 2026