Iran‑Linked “Dust Specter” APT Deploys AI‑Aided Malware Against Iraqi Officials

Iran‑nexus APT group “Dust Specter” is targeting Iraqi government officials with AI‑assisted custom .NET malware, using dual attack chains that blend DLL sideloading, in‑memory PowerShell, and ClickFix‑style lures. In January 2026, Zscaler ThreatLabz tracked a new campaign against Iraqi officials in which the actor impersonated Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and abused compromised government infrastructure […]

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