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