Iran-based hackers targeting nuclear security experts through Mac, Windows malware

Hackers supporting the government of Iran are targeting experts in Middle Eastern affairs and nuclear security in a new campaign that researchers said involved malware for both Apple and Microsoft products. Cybersecurity experts from Proofpoint attributed the campaign to a group they call TA453 but also is known as Charming Kitten, Mint Sandstorm or APT42,

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