Iranian APT Group Charming Kitten Updates Powerstar Backdoor

Attackers Updating Malware to Conduct Espionage by Distributing Phishing Links
An Iranian government-backed hacking group known as Charming Kitten has updated its malware arsenal to include an updated version of the Powerstar backdoor, also known as CharmPower, which takes advantage of a distributed file protocol to distribute customized phishing links.

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