Charming Kitten’s Cyber Claws: Iranian Hackers Spearphish the Brains of Western Academia
Beware of scholars bearing gifts: Iranian cyber-spies cast a “Charming Kitten” net with MediaPl, a malware masquerading as your friendly Windows Media Player. It’s spearphishing season at universities, and these phishermen hook high-profile brains with lures of Middle Eastern intrigue. Keep your data close and your cybersecurity closer!
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Oh, look, the cyber soap opera continues with our favorite characters from the APT35 group adding a spicy twist. This time they’re slipping into the DMs of academia's finest with a charming wink and a malware kiss. It's like watching a high-stakes heist in the library, but instead of swiping rare books, they're phishing for secrets with backdoors that even the janitor can't find.Already a member? Log in here