Firm Says Tehran-Linked Hackers Used Fake Female Profile To Lure Men
A cybersecurity firm says hackers working for the Iranian government have impersonated a young female photographer on social media to lure men working in key industries of Tehran's regional rivals. Dell SecureWorks on July 27 said its research showed Iran engaged in a campaign to trap targets in a so-called "honey pot," an espionage tactic involving seduction and often used by criminal hackers. It added that the "Mia Ash" identity had been active on sites -- including LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Blogger -- since at least April 2016. ...
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