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Also, Russian Signal Phishing, Iran-Linked Malware, Breaches in Spain and FranceThis week, Tycoon 2FA, Trio-Tech, messaging app spying and a ransomware broker sentenced. Iran-linked hackers. Mazda disclosed a breach. Oracle patched a flaw. North Korean actors weaponized VS Code, a Spanish port ransomware attack, a French teacher data breach and a healthcare firm victim surge.

Also: NodeCordRAT Malware, North Korean QR-Phishing CampaignThis week, U.K. crypto exchanges linked to Iranian sanctions evasion, NodeCordRAT malware spread via npm, an FBI alert on North Korean QR-code phishing, illicit crypto hit $154 billion in 2025 and U.S. President Donald Trump said he won't pardon Sam Bankman-Fried.

CISA and FBI Warn of Iranian Hackers Targeting US Political Campaigns and OfficialsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have issued new guidance to help U.S. political campaigns defend against increasing cyber threats from Iran, recommending stronger multi-factor authentication, phishing-resistant protocols, and vigilance against social engineering.

Departments of Justice, Treasury and State Take Action Against Iranian Cyber ActorsThe U.S. federal government instigated a full court press against four alleged Iranian state hackers, unsealing a multi-count criminal indictment, slapping the men with Treasury sanctions and offering a reward of up to $10 million for their capture.

Departments of Justice, Treasury and State Take Action Against Iranian Cyber ActorsThe U.S. federal government instigated a full court press against four alleged Iranian state hackers, unsealing a multi-count criminal indictment, slapping the men with Treasury sanctions and offering a reward of up to $10 million for their capture.

Proofpoint Researchers Say Beware of Phishing Emails, Embedded Links in PDFsIran-aligned threat actor TA450, also called MuddyWater, is using fake salary, compensation and financial incentive emails to trick Israeli employees at multi-national organizations into clicking malicious links, according to researchers at security firm Proofpoint.