APT42 Uses AI-Assisted Phishing and TAMECAT Malware to Target Government and Defense Officials

APT42, an Iran-linked cyber espionage group, has expanded its phishing operations with AI-assisted research, convincing personas, and a more resilient version of its TAMECAT malware. The campaign has targeted senior government and defense officials, policy experts, and, in some cases, family members connected to high-value individuals. Rather than relying on large volumes of suspicious emails, […]

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