Iran hackers may target US energy, defence firms: FBI
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THE Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned US businesses to be on the alert for a sophisticated Iranian hacking operation whose targets include defence contractors, energy firms and educational institutions, according to a confidential agency document.
The operation is the same as one flagged last week by cyber security firm Cylance as targeting critical infrastructure organisations worldwide, cyber security experts said. Cylance has said that it uncovered more than 50 victims from what it dubbed Operation Cleaver, in 16 countries, including the United States.
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