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Iranian Hacking Group Continues Targeting Universities

Researchers identify 380 colleges and universities around the world that Cobalt Dickens has targeted over the past two years. At least nine of its alleged members were indicted by the U.S. Justice Department in March 2018 on charges that included computer intrusion, wire fraud and identity theft. The hackers used logos and other materials copied from legitimate school websites to craft realistic-looking phishing emails as well as spoofed login pages. It’s not clear if the group successfully stole intellectual property, although some hackers associated with the group have carried out thefts in the past.”]

Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/iranian-hacking-group-continues-targeting-universities-a-13081

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