[ NNSquad ] Iranian phishing on the rise as elections approach

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Iranian phishing on the rise as elections approach

http://j.mp/173Cska  (Google Online Security Blog)

   "For almost three weeks, we have detected and disrupted multiple
    email-based phishing campaigns aimed at compromising the accounts
    owned by tens of thousands of Iranian users. These campaigns, which
    originate from within Iran, represent a significant jump in the
    overall volume of phishing activity in the region. The timing and
    targeting of the campaigns suggest that the attacks are politically
    motivated in connection with the Iranian presidential election on
    Friday."

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--Lauren--
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