An Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been actively targeting U.S. policy experts through sophisticated phishing campaigns. These attacks aim to infiltrate the networks of think tanks, government agencies, and policy research organizations to gather intelligence and influence policy decisions. The phishing emails often impersonate trusted contacts and use social engineering tactics to trick recipients into revealing credentials or downloading malware. This campaign highlights the ongoing cyber espionage efforts by nation-state actors to gain strategic advantages. Organizations in the policy sector are urged to enhance their cybersecurity posture by implementing multi-factor authentication, conducting regular phishing awareness training, and deploying advanced email filtering solutions. The threat actor's tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) are consistent with previous Iranian APT activities, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring and threat intelligence sharing among allied entities. This incident underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity in protecting national security interests and maintaining the integrity of policy-making processes.
This Cyber News was published on www.darkreading.com. Publication date: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:05:08 +0000