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MuddyWater Uses DLL Side-Loading in Espionage Campaign Targeting 9 Countries
The Iranian hacking group known as MuddyWater has been linked to a new campaign affecting at least nine organizations across nine countries on four continents in the first quarter of 2026.
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In the first quarter of 2026, the Iranian hacking group MuddyWater carried out a campaign that impacted at least nine organizations in nine countries across four continents. The attacks targeted a mix of sectors, including industrial and electronics manufacturing, education and public‑sector bodies, financial services, and professional services. Symantec and Carbon Black’s Threat Hunter Team identified the activity and linked it to MuddyWater. The campaign’s reach spanned multiple industries and geographic regions, demonstrating the group’s broad operational scope.
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