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Cyber Av3ngers  (Back to overview)

aka: CyberAv3ngers, Shahid Kaveh Group

Cyber Av3ngers is an Iranian IRGC Cyber-Electronic Command-affiliated threat actor that targets internet-exposed operational technology and industrial control systems. Public reporting documents disruptive targeting of Israeli-made Unitronics PLCs and HMIs, broader critical-infrastructure targeting, and use of the IOCONTROL malware against IoT and OT devices.


Associated Families
elf.iocontrol

References
2026-04-07CISACISA
AA26-097A: Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit Programmable Logic Controllers Across US Critical Infrastructure
Cyber Av3ngers
2024-12-18ClarotyTeam82
Inside a New Cyberweapon: IOCONTROL
elf.iocontrol
2024-12-18CISACISA
AA23-335A: IRGC-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit PLCs in Multiple Sectors, Including US Water and Wastewater Systems Facilities
Cyber Av3ngers
2024-12-16ArmisMichael Freeman
IOControl Malware: What’s New, What’s Not?
elf.iocontrol
2024-12-12Bleeping ComputerBill Toulas
New IOCONTROL malware used in critical infrastructure attacks
elf.iocontrol
2024-12-10ClarotyTeam82
Inside a New OT/IoT Cyberweapon: IOCONTROL
elf.iocontrol Cyber Av3ngers
2023-10-16Kaspersky LabsGReAT
A hack in hand is worth two in the bush
StrifeWater RAT Cyber Av3ngers
2023-10-06CYBERWARZONEReza Rafati
Hacking Group ‘Cyber Av3ngers’ Claims Responsibility for Yavne Power Outages: What You Need to Know
Cyber Av3ngers

Credits: MISP Project