Desert Falcon Strikes with an Upgraded Arsenal

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Desert Falcons, a cyber-espionage group, has been seen deploying upgraded variants of its malware toolset in strikes against Palestine and Middle Eastern entities. To receive real-time threat advisories,...

Hamas-linked Hackers Targeting High-Ranking Israelis Using 'Catfish' Lures

A threat actor with affiliations to the cyber warfare division of Hamas has been linked to an "elaborate campaign" targeting high-profile Israeli individuals employed in sensitive defense, law enforcement, and emergency services organizations. "The campaign operators use sophisticated social...

New Wave of Cyber Attacks Target Palestine with Political Bait and Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have turned the spotlight on a new wave of offensive cyberattacks targeting Palestinian activists and entities starting around October 2021 using politically-themed phishing emails and decoy documents. The intrusions are part of what Cisco Talos calls a longstanding...