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Iranian cyber spies used fake MRI scan results to hack ‘enemy of regime’
Iran's cyber operations used fraudulent medical scan results to gain access to networks belonging to individuals deemed threats by the regime, according to the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The NCSC assessed that Iranian cyber activity has systematically targeted dissidents, activists, and journalists as part of regime opposition efforts.
Why it matters: Organizations serving or employed by politically sensitive individuals in Iran-targeted regions face elevated risk from sophisticated social engineering tied to nation-state intrusion; practitioners should assess targeting likelihood and heighten authentication controls for high-value accounts.
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