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Iran
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Missile Alert Phishing Exploits Iran-US-Israel Conflict for Microsoft Logins
New Phishing scam uses fake missile alerts and the ongoing conflict involving Iran to target users with QR codes and fake government emails to steal Microsoft passwords.
April 6, 2026
Dark Web Market Lists Alleged 375TB Lockheed Martin Data for $600M
A dark web market known as Threat Market is listing 375TB of Lockheed Martin data, which it claims was provided by a group calling itself ‘APT Iran.’
March 30, 2026
Iran-Linked Handala Hackers Breach FBI Chief Kash Patel’s Gmail
Iran-linked Handala hackers breached FBI Chief Kash Patel’s Gmail, leaking photos and documents. Officials say no classified data was exposed.
March 28, 2026
FBI Warns of Iran’s Handala Hack Group Using Fake Apps to Spy on Windows Users
The FBI has issued a warning about Iran-linked Handala Hack Group, targeting Windows users through fake versions of WhatsApp and Telegram.
March 24, 2026
Iran-Linked Handala Hackers Claim Major Hacks on Stryker and Verifone
Iran-linked Handala hackers claim cyberattacks on Stryker and Verifone. Stryker confirms network disruption while Verifone says no breach evidence found.
March 11, 2026
China-Linked Hackers Hit Qatar with Backdoor Disguised as War News
China-linked hackers targeted Qatar using fake war news lures to spread PlugX backdoor malware and spy on military and energy sectors.
March 10, 2026
Iran’s MuddyWater Hackers Target US Firms with New Dindoor Backdoor
Researchers say Iran's MuddyWater hackers targeted US companies and an Israeli software firm’s department in a cyber campaign using the Dindoor malware - All this amid the ongoing conflict.
March 9, 2026
Hackers Spread Fake Red Alert Rocket Alert App to Spy on Israeli Users
Researchers at Acronis have discovered a malicious trojanized version of the Red Alert rocket warning app targeting Israeli Android users. Distributed via fake Home Front Command SMS messages, this spyware steals GPS data, SMS messages, and contact lists while maintaining full alert functionality.
March 7, 2026
Popular Iranian App BadeSaba was Hacked to Send “Help Is on the Way” Alerts
Hackers took over Iran’s BadeSaba Calendar prayer app, sending “Help Is on the Way” alerts and messages urging soldiers to lay down weapons.
March 2, 2026
Hackers Abuse ScreenConnect to Hijack PCs via Fake Social Security Emails
Forcepoint X-labs reveals how hackers use fake SSA emails and hijacked ScreenConnect tools to bypass Windows security to target UK, US, and Canadian organisations.
February 17, 2026