Event Brief
Iran-linked hackers used new RATs against US, Israel, UAE
Filed: May 24, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 says Iran-linked Screening Serpens used new RAT variants and a new technique.
WHO: Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42
WHAT: Unit 42 reported that the Iran-linked Screening Serpens group used six new remote access Trojan variants and a new attack technique against targets during regional escalation.
WHEN: May 24, 2026 at 1:21 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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