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Iranian Cyber Group APT42 Intensifies Phishing Attacks Targeting US and Israel

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Iranian Cyber Group APT42 Intensifies Phishing Attacks Targeting US and Israel

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  • An **Iranian-backed cyber group, APT42,** is conducting an **aggressive and multi-pronged effort** against U.S. and Israeli targets, particularly related to the upcoming elections.
  • The group, linked to **Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,** has directed approximately **60% of its efforts** at high-ranking officials from both nations in the last six months.
  • **The FBI** is currently investigating allegations of document theft from former President Trump's campaign and possible phishing attempts aimed at Vice President Harris’s campaign.
  • Despite Google blocking **over 50 phishing campaigns**, some attacks have been **successful**, affecting personal accounts of political figures involved in current U.S. presidential campaigns.
  • As tensions rise, **Iranian officials threaten retaliation** against Israel, coinciding with increased military preparations by the U.S. in the Middle East.

For more details, read the full article [here](https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4828237-iran-cyber-group-apt42-israel-trump-harris-vance/).

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