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Hackers Use MiniFast, MiniJunk V2 in Phishing, SEO Poisoning

Part of the UNC1549 story · 18 articles · 9 outlets · since 19 Sep 2025

The article discusses the deployment of new malware tools, MiniFast and MiniJunk V2, by Iranian hackers using phishing and SEO poisoning tactics. These techniques allow them to effectively target users and compromise security systems. Phishing remains a prevalent strategy in cyber-attacks, allowing attackers to harvest sensitive information by masquerading as trusted entities. The article emphasizes the importance of vigilance in cybersecurity to combat the increasing sophistication of these tactics.

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Tue 26 May · 09:18 UTCThe Hacker NewsHackers Use MiniFast, MiniJunk V2 in Phishing, SEO Poisoning (this article)
Tue 28 Jul · 08:31 UTCSecurelistMirage Kitten APT Deploys NightLedger on Aerospace & Telecom
Tue 28 Jul · 12:51 UTCThe Hacker NewsNightLedger Malware Hijacks Victim PCs as Covert Espionage Relays
Sat 1 Aug · 02:11 UTCSecurityOnlineIran linked Mirage Kitten rolls out NightLedger backdoor in MEA
Wed 26 Aug · 18:20 UTCThe Hacker NewsNimbus Manticore adds TWOSTROKE backdoor and SSH tunneller
Tue 1 Sep · 13:31 UTCThe Hacker NewsIranian Hackers Pose as Recruiters to Deliver Cross-Platform RATs Through Coding Tests
Mon 7 Sep · 10:49 UTCSecurityOnlineMirage Kitten Targets Developers With Dual Backdoors in Coding Tests

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