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An Iranian hacking group went offensive against U.S. targets, 🔴An Iranian government-linked hacking group previously known for its focus on reconnaissance has shifted to targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, potentially with the goal of launching destructive cyberattacks, 🔴Microsoft says hackers are a subgroup of an outfit they’re calling Mint Sandstorm, stemming from a new naming system for hacking groups that the company is debuting today. It previously called the group Phosphorus, and other cybersecurity firms call it Charming Kitten, APT 35, APT 42 and TA453. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/18/an-iranian-hacking-group-went-offensive-against-us-targets-microsoft-says/