Recent joint alerts by US agencies warn that Iranian-backed cybercriminals, specifically the group Pioneer Kitten, are actively exploiting vulnerable networks to deploy ransomware.
The FBI notes that a significant percentage of operations targeting US entities aim to gain network access, subsequently collaborating with ransomware affiliates to maximize extortion efforts.
These cybercriminals, active across various sectors including schools and hospitals, leverage vulnerabilities in VPN and firewall systems to infiltrate and steal sensitive data.
It has been observed that Iranian cyber groups work closely with ransomware gangs, coordinating efforts to lock and extort victim networks while concealing their nationality.
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