The Iranian hacking group Scarred Manticore, linked to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, has been running a digital spy ring, targeting Middle Eastern governmental and infrastructural sectors using a hacking tool, Liontail. Check Point’s report outlined that the group’s operations evolved, boasting more sophisticated, custom-made tactics that allowed them to penetrate networks, compromising web servers, and avoid detection. The group gained access to digital content, including emails and performed espionage via malware.
X-Force Threat Analysis Report: LATAM baited into the delivery of PureHVNC – IBM
X-Force Threat Analysis Report: LATAM baited into the delivery of PureHVNC IBM
