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Cyber-Espionage Surge: North Korea and Iran Target Defense Firms

2/10/2026

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A Google report highlights state-sponsored cyber-espionage against defense companies in the US and Europe.
The report documents a surge in personalized attacks against employees, complicating detection.
North Korean hackers infiltrated more than 100 US firms by posing as remote IT workers.
Iranian groups use fake job offers to harvest credentials from defense firms.
Ukrainian authorities report a 37% rise in cyber incidents from 2024 to 2025, signaling a broader transnational threat.

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A Google report highlights state-sponsored cyber-espionage against defense companies in the US and Europe.
The report documents a surge in personalized attacks against employees, complicating detection.
North Korean hackers infiltrated more than 100 US firms by posing as remote IT workers.
Iranian groups use fake job offers to harvest credentials from defense firms.
Ukrainian authorities report a 37% rise in cyber incidents from 2024 to 2025, signaling a broader transnational threat.