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Iranian Cyber Actors Impersonate Model Agency in Suspected Espionage Operation

· Published 07/05/2025 10:43 · Modified 07/05/2025 20:43

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Published
07/05/2025 10:43
Modified
07/05/2025 20:43
Tags
2025-05-07 data collection espionage javascript phishing social engineering
Related entities
3 observables, 1 intrusion sets (apt), 5 techniques (mitre), 2 others

Description

Iranian cyber actors have been identified impersonating a German model agency in a suspected operation. The attackers created a fraudulent website mimicking the authentic agency's branding and content, which triggers obfuscated to capture detailed visitor information. This enables selective targeting. The website also replaces a real model's profile with a fake one, likely for purposes. The operation's complexity and methods suggest involvement of an Iranian threat group, possibly overlapping with Agent Serpens (APT35 or Charming Kitten). This group is known for targeting Iranian dissidents, journalists, and activists abroad. The fake website includes sophisticated routines and dynamic profile alterations, indicating an ongoing and evolving threat.

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