Iranian Actors Attack Israeli Entities with New Backdoor MuddyViper and Charming Kitten Revelations
Threat actors linked to the Iranian state have launched a new series of attacks against Israeli entities in various sectors, deploying a previously undocumented backdoor known as MuddyViper. The activity has been attributed to MuddyWater (also known as Mango Sandstorm or TA450), a hacking group allegedly affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). The attacks not only focused on Israel, but also on a technology company based in Egypt. Affected sectors in Israel include academia, engineering, local government, manufacturing, technology, transportation and public services. ...