Date of report
- Jan 2018
Affiliations
- Also known as Phosphoros and Newscaster Team
This threat actor, whose activities date back to 2014, conducts long-term operations to collect strategic intelligence. They target U.S. and Middle Eastern defense, diplomatic, and government personnel, as well as private industries, including media, energy, business services, and telecommunications.
Suspected victims
- United States
Suspected state sponsor
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Type of incident
- Espionage
Target category
- Government
- Private sector
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