In January 2026, Zscaler’s ThreatLabz team identified a sophisticated cyber attack attributed to the Iranian-linked APT group, known as Dust Specter, targeting government officials in Iraq. The campaign used custom malware, including previously unknown tools such as SPLITDROP, TWINTASK, TWINTALK, and GHOSTFORM. These tools and tactics demonstrated a high level of sophistication, incorporating generative AI […] The post Iran‑Linked “Dust Specter” APT Unleashes AI‑Assisted Malware Against Iraqi Government Officials appeared first on Cyber Security News.