Threat Research

On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel launched strikes inside Iran in a campaign named Operation Epic Fury, targeting missiles, air defenses, military infrastructure, and leadership assets. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US embassies and military bases across the region....

Between June and August 2025, we observed a newly identified threat actor, designated UNK_SmudgedSerpent, conducting targeted operations against academics and foreign policy experts....