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Iran-linked Hackers Target 300 Organizations in Israel, UAE

4/2/2026

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Iran-linked threat actors conducted password-spraying attacks against over 300 organizations in Israel and the UAE in March 2026, targeting Microsoft 365 accounts.
The attacks are believed to support bomb-damage assessments following missile strikes.
The attackers used multiple IP addresses and tools to evade detection.
Another Iran-linked group hacked FBI Director Kash Patel's email and claimed to leak his data.
The FBI previously disrupted the group’s activities, but they resumed operations.

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Story summary

Iran-linked threat actors conducted password-spraying attacks against over 300 organizations in Israel and the UAE in March 2026, targeting Microsoft 365 accounts.
The attacks are believed to support bomb-damage assessments following missile strikes.
The attackers used multiple IP addresses and tools to evade detection.
Another Iran-linked group hacked FBI Director Kash Patel's email and claimed to leak his data.
The FBI previously disrupted the group’s activities, but they resumed operations.