Iranian hackers target South Korean electronics maker in cyber-espionage campaign

Iranian hackers targeted a major South Korean electronics maker as part of a broad cyber-espionage campaign. The group, known as MuddyWater, spent a week inside the company's network in February 2026, likely stealing industrial and intellectual property. The attack utilized DLL sideloading and legitimate tools to steal data and maintain access, indicating a shift towards more sophisticated and stealthy tactics.