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#5 Dark Reading general March 12, 2026 at 21:11 UTC

Iran MOIS Colludes With Criminals to Boost Cyberattacks

By Nate Nelson

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Iran's Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS) is now directly collaborating with actual cybercriminal groups rather than just masquerading as them, representing a significant evolution in Iranian cyber operations. This partnership allows state actors to blend espionage activities with financially-motivated attacks, making attribution more difficult. The shift indicates Iran is leveraging criminal networks to expand operational capabilities and complicate threat intelligence efforts.

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