Iran-linked hackers targeted US, Israel and UAE, Palo Alto Networks says
Palo Alto Networks reported that Iran-linked hackers have targeted the US, Israel, and the UAE. The hackers, identified as the Screening Serpens group, employed six new remote access Trojan variants along with a novel attack technique. This escalation in cyber activity coincides with rising regional tensions.
- ▪Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 identified the Screening Serpens group as the attackers.
- ▪The group used six new remote access Trojan variants in their operations.
- ▪A new attack technique was also employed against the targeted nations.
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Iran-linked hackers targeted US, Israel and UAE, Palo Alto Networks says Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 said the Screening Serpens group used six new remote access Trojan variants and a new attack technique against targets during the regional escalation.Follow us on Google An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.(photo credit: FOTOGRIN. Via Shutterstock)
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