Iran-Backed Social Engineering Schemes Draw Warning From Canadian Intelligence Agency

Iran-Backed Social Engineering Schemes Draw Warning From Canadian Intelligence Agency
The Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) is warning the public about the escalating number of sophisticated Iranian cyber schemes. NONGASIMO/Shutterstock
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Canada’s foreign communications intelligence agency is warning the public about the increasing number of Iranian cyber schemes targeting a wide range of Canadian professionals.
Iranian “cyber threat actors” are focusing on specific targets with the goal of obtaining information that holds political, economic, or military significance for Iran, according to a report from the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE).