According to Mandiant's report, Iranian actors created deceptive recruiting websites and social media to entrap potential dissidents and double agents, targeting Farsi speakers worldwide.
Mandiant emphasized a 'high confidence' that the operations were directed by the Iranian regime and noted a 'weak overlap' with APT42 related activities.
The fake job offers included attractive packages for cybersecurity positions, with promises of 'excellent salary' and 'privacy protection' to lure applicants into a trap.
One social media post claimed to have attracted hundreds of information and cyber professionals in a year, showcasing the operation's deceptive effectiveness.
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