Iranian Hackers Targeting Academics and Foreign Policy Experts Using RMM Tools

A previously unidentified Iranian threat actor has emerged with sophisticated social engineering tactics aimed at academics and foreign policy experts across the United States. Operating between June and August 2025, this campaign demonstrates the evolving landscape of state-sponsored cyber espionage, where attackers blend traditional phishing techniques with legitimate remote management tools to compromise high-value targets. […]

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