Recent cyber attacks have targeted key figures in various countries, including the theft of internal documents from Donald Trump’s campaign and phishing emails sent to senior Israeli officials and Iranian diaspora members. Iranian state hackers, known as APT42, have intensified their operations with well-crafted email traps, posing as journalists or researchers to gain trust and steal data.
These hackers have targeted Israel and the US, with operations dating back to 2015. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also conducts interference operations, including disinformation campaigns and hacking leaks. Microsoft reports a rapid increase in Iranian government attributed operations, signaling a growing cyber threat landscape.
AP242 and associated groups continue to pose a significant threat, with links to the Revolutionary Guards and a history of cyber attacks on various targets. The surge in cyber operations highlights the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and vigilance against foreign influence activities.