The Iran-based hacktivist group, CyberAv3ngers, created a custom IoT/OT malware strand, IOCONTROL, that targeted devices in Israel and the U.S. This malware was identified by Noam Moshe and Claroty’s Team82. Despite typically leading to concerning developments, this strand offers less cause for alarm. Meanwhile, the frequency of the Security Breach podcast will change to bi-weekly, enabling deeper coverage of industrial cybersecurity topics.

Hackers are selling counterfeit phones with crypto-stealing malware
Kaspersky has identified thousands of low-cost Android smartphones sold online that come with preinstalled malware programmed to steal cryptocurrency details. The devices are infected with