The ISA and the National Cyber Directorate announced on Wednesday that they thwarted hundreds of cyberattack attempts over the past year carried out by Iranian intelligence operatives.
According to the agencies, the attacks targeted senior government and defense officials, academics, journalists, and employees in the defense industry. A joint statement said a marked escalation in hostile cyber activity was identified beginning with Operation Rising Lion.
The purpose of the attacks was to gather personal and professional information to support terrorism, espionage, and influence operations. Investigators said the attackers primarily used “targeted phishing” techniques, crafting personalized messages while impersonating trusted or familiar figures.
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