Iran-Linked MuddyWater Hackers Target U.S. and Israeli Networks

Research from Broadcom's Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team identified Iranian state-sponsored hacking group MuddyWater (also known as Seedworm) targeting U.S. networks, including banks, airports, non-profits, and the Israeli subsidiary of a software company. The group deployed a new backdoor named Dindoor as part of its intrusion campaigns. No specific dates, CVE IDs, or technical implementation details of the backdoor were disclosed in the findings. The activity underscores persistent cyber espionage efforts linked to Iranian threat actors. The impacted sectors include financial, transportation, and technology organizations.