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Iran-Linked Hackers Deploy New Cavern C2 Framework Against Israeli Targets

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

An Iranian hacking group tied to the Ministry of Intelligence and Security is using a new modular C2 framework called Cavern to target Israeli organizations. The campaign, tracked by Check Point Research, has focused on IT providers and government sectors. The framework is previously undocumented and represents an escalation in Iran's cyber capabilities.

Meridian48 take
The novelty of the Cavern framework underscores the persistent evolution of state-sponsored cyber tools, but the targeting of IT providers suggests a supply-chain play that could amplify damage beyond initial victims.
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