importantSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-07-07T00:04:26+05:30
Iranian Hackers Utilize Cavern C2 Framework to Target Israeli Organizations
#C2 Framework#Iran#Israel#Malware#Threat Intelligence
An Iranian hacking group affiliated with MOIS is using a modular command-and-control (C2) framework named Cavern to target Israeli IT providers and government sectors. This framework employs advanced anti-analysis techniques, including multiple .NET compilation formats, to facilitate lateral movement and data exfiltration.
An Iranian hacking group affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) has been wielding a previously undocumented modular command-and-control (C2) framework dubbed Cavern (aka Cav3rn) targeting Israeli organizations.
The activity, which has primarily singled out IT providers and government sectors, has been attributed to a threat cluster tracked by Check Point Research
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