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Source: https://www.newsweek.com/hackers-links-irans-government-targeting-us-ransomware-attacks-1650456
Iran-Backed Hackers Targeting U.S. with Ransomware Attacks
(Newsweek) Zoe Strozewski - The Iranian government is linked to hackers who have been targeting victims in the U.S. with ransomware attacks, according to an advisory released Wednesday by American, British and Australian officials. Iran has taken advantage of computer vulnerabilities in recent months to target entities in the transportation, health care and public health sectors. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) said Tuesday that it has seen six different Iran-based groups deploying ransomware since last year.