Iranian Hackers Gain Sophistication, Microsoft Warns

Noisy 'Peach Sandstorm' Password Spraying Campaign Is Followed by Stealth
Iranian state threat actor "Peach Sandstorm" is growing in sophistication, warns Microsoft in an alert about a campaign of password hacking targeting the satellite, defense and pharmaceutical sectors. The group's newfound polish is reflected in what the hackers did after establishing persistence.

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