Iranian backed group steps up phishing campaigns against Israel, U.S.

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Evento MISP pubblicato con TLP:CLEAR: Iranian backed group steps up phishing campaigns against Israel, U.S.. Report from - [URL rimossa] (1724066282) # Iranian backed group steps up phishing campaigns against Israel, U.S. Aug 14, 2024 [[read-time]] min read Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Mail Copy link Google Threat Analysis Group Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Mail Copy link article text Today Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) is sharing insights on APT42, an Iranian government-backed threat actor, and their targeted phishing campaigns against Israel and Israeli targets. We are also confirming recent reports around APT42’s targeting of accounts associated with the U.S. presidential election. Associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), APT42 consistently targets high-profile users in Israel and the U.S., including current and former government officials, political campaigns, diplomats, individuals who work at think tanks, as well as NGOs and academic institutions that contribute to foreign policy conversations. In the past six months, the U.S. and Israel accounted for roughly 60% of APT42’s known geographic targeting, including the likes of former senior Israeli military officials and individuals affiliated with both U.S. presidential campaigns. These activities demonstrate the group’s aggressive, multi-pronged effort to quickly alter its operational focus in support of Iran’s political and military priorities. Between February and late July 2024, APT42 heavi