Iranian Hackers Show Advanced Capabilities in Espionage Campaign Against Regional Rivals, Targeting Key Defense and Intelligence Agencies

Iranian hackers' cyberattacks directed at Middle Eastern rivals including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan reveal markedly improved cyber capabilities and mark shift from disruption to intelligence gathering, with the sophistication of the ongoing campaign connected to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security raising alarm, says Check Point report.

Iranian hackers are waging a sophisticated espionage campaign against regional rivals, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, demonstrating improved cyber capabilities and marking a shift from disruption to intelligence gathering.
The hacking campaign is linked to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security and has successfully targeted key defense and intelligence agencies to collect critical intelligence.
Using advanced malware, the hackers have managed to infiltrate computer networks of government staff, militaries, telecommunications companies, and financial organizations, exfiltrating large amounts of data undetected for extended periods.
Attacks have also mapped out the networks of targeted organizations, providing Iran with blueprints of foreign cyber infrastructure that can aid in planning and executing future attacks.
The campaign stands out for its stealth and sophistication—being recognised as the most sophisticated Iranian cyberattack to date—and could potentially be of use to Iran for years to come.