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Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint attributed a cyberattack on a “close affiliate” of former National Security Adviser John Bolton, seen here in Washington in August 2022, to an Iranian hacking group known as TA453. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Iranian hacking group expands focus to US politicians, critical infrastructure, researchers find

The group known as TA453 has added "outlier" attacks to its portfolio over the past two years, seemingly in concert with Iranian hardliners.

Dec 14, 2022 By AJ Vicens

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Phishing scheme targeting Mideast researchers uses ‘herd mentality’ approach to dupe victims

The tactic linked to an Iranian group creates the impression the email activity is real by employing a phenomenon known as "social proof."

Sep 13, 2022