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Charming Kitten: Iranian Cyber Espionage Cluster

August 26, 2026

Charming Kitten, also known as Eclipsed Wasp, is a cluster of Iranian cyber espionage groups. It includes subgroups like Tortoiseshell and Nimbus Manticore. The cluster is known for targeting academics, journalists, and government entities, using social engineering and custom malware to conduct espionage.