Iranian Cyber Threat Actor Targets Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Zscaler ThreatLabz identified an Iranian cyber threat actor targeting Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a recent cyber-attack, assessing the attribution with medium to high confidence. The campaign leveraged AI-powered techniques, though specific technical details or tools were not disclosed. No exact dates, CVE IDs, or quantified impacts were provided in the reported findings. The attack focused on Iraqi government officials, suggesting potential espionage or intelligence-gathering motives. The assessment did not include additional affected entities or broader regional implications.