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US charges 17 Iranian nationals over “massive cyber theft campaign”
Matched: Australia
The US Justice Department has charged 17 Iranians linked to a company called Emennet Pasargad over a large-scale cyber theft campaign targeting academics worldwide, including in Australia. The hackers allegedly stole research, credentials, and other sensitive data. Several of those charged are also accused of previous interference in US elections.
China-Linked Jewelbug Uses XG-Web for Government Espionage and Crypto Fraud
Matched: cryptocurrency
China-linked threat actor Jewelbug conducts cyber espionage against governments and militaries while also running cryptocurrency fraud operations. Both activities are managed through a single control panel called XG-Web, a browser-based framework that converts victims' browsers into remote-control tools for data theft and access.
'Jewelbug' APT Balances State Espionage & Cryptocurrency Theft
Matched: cryptocurrency
Researchers have identified a threat actor dubbed "Jewelbug," a hackers-for-hire group conducting both state-sponsored espionage and cryptocurrency theft through the same infrastructure. The dual-purpose operation — mixing intelligence gathering with financial crime — is unusual, suggesting the group serves government clients while simultaneously running independent profit-driven attacks, blurring the line between nation-state and cybercriminal activity.
Russian Hacker Breaches Companies, Sells Their Access and Spies on Ukrainian Military Sites
Matched: health
A Russian-speaking hacker has been linked to a broad campaign breaching organizations across multiple sectors worldwide, including education, healthcare, finance, and government. The actor exploited exposed security appliances and public applications to harvest credentials and sell network access to ransomware groups. The operation also reportedly included surveillance activity targeting Ukrainian military websites.