A state-sponsored Iranian hacking group, associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is executing sophisticated spear-phishing campaigns against journalists, cybersecurity experts, and academics in Israel. The attackers impersonate fictitious assistants and use AI-generated communications to lure victims into compromising situations through fake login portals and meeting invitations. This recent surge in cyberattacks aligns with heightened geopolitical tensions following the Iran-Israel conflict escalation in June 2025, demonstrating the firm's advanced social engineering strategies, leveraging personal and geopolitical insights to enhance effectiveness.
An Iranian state-sponsored hacking group linked to the IRGC is targeting Israeli individuals through sophisticated phishing campaigns that exploit geopolitical tensions.
The campaign uses fictitious personas and AI-crafted messages, directing victims to fake login pages, showcasing the evolution of social engineering techniques in cyber attacks.
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