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Main Points:
– A group linked to Iran targeted numerous sectors in the Middle East in October 2023.
– Iran’s cyber activities significantly surged following the onset of the Israel-Hamas war.
– This surge is attributed to a threat actor known as “Imperial Kitten”, tracked by CrowdStrike.
Concerns in the technology, transportation, and logistics sectors of Middle East have been taking severe “cat naps”, due to the overwhelming threat of cyber attacks. This stealthy prowl by our whiskered adversary escalated in October 2023, mainly targeting the technology-rich Israel among other Middle Eastern countries. Talk about cyber anger, all claws, and no purring!
The escalation in this catty-cyber conduct, it seems, is correlated with the onset of the Israel-Hamas war. The attacks are attributed to a threat actor it ahead of the anticipated cyber fur-flying, CrowdStrike was busy tracking this actor under the pseudonym “Imperial Kitten”, a name worthy of the board at a pet convention rather than a cyber threat!
While in some circles (and cat shelters) this pretty kitten goes by the moniker “Imperial”, it is also known as “Crimson Sandstorm” (previously Curium, for chemistry fanatics). How many names does this kitty need? Must be part of a greater deliberate attempt at becoming a cyber Bond villain. Can we anticipate a Kitty Galore next?
In a landscape where countries often throw digital stones while hiding their government hands, an increase in Iranian cyber activity has been observed. This coincides with the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, causing significant alarm in various sectors, particularly technology, transportation, and logistics, in the Middle East. The main suspect? An amorphously named entity, alternatively known as “Imperial Kitten”, “Crimson Sandstorm” or “Curium”. Whether this is due to a significant identity crisis or a noble attempt to be named the next Bond villain, CrowdStrike’s pursuit continues. As for now, we can simply say, “careful people, Cat’s out of the bag!”.
Original Article: https://thehackernews.com/2023/11/iran-linked-imperial-kitten-cyber-group.html
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