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Iranian Hackers Using Fake Job Sites to Breach Defense Firms

·Source: Bank Info Security

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Executive Summary

Unit 42 Says Iranian Operators Target Aerospace and Government Staff Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 said Iran-linked operators tied to Screening Serpens are using fake recruiting campaigns, cloned aerospace hiring po

Analysis

Unit 42 Says Iranian Operators Target Aerospace and Government Staff Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 said Iran-linked operators tied to Screening Serpens are using fake recruiting campaigns, cloned aerospace hiring portals and malware-laced job materials to infiltrate defense, satellite communications and government networks.

Indicators of Compromise (2)

URL (1)
https://ismg-cdn.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/articles/iranian-hackers-using-fake-job-sites-to-breach-defense-firms-image_small-4-a-31762.jpg
Domain (1)
ismg-cdn.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com
Source Attribution

Originally published by Bank Info Security on May 22, 2026.

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