Iranian MuddyWater Hackers Deploy New 'Dindoor' Backdoor Against Critical Sectors (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Discovery of a new custom backdoor malware dubbed 'Dindoor'.
• Strategic targeting of aviation, finance, and software supply chains.
• Attributed to MuddyWater, an actor linked to Iranian state intelligence.

"The Iranian-linked threat actor MuddyWater, associated with the Ministry of Intelligence and Security, has initiated a new campaign utilizing a custom backdoor named 'Dindoor'. Targets identified include a financial institution, an international airport, and the Israeli branch of a prominent US software firm. This campaign highlights the persistent risk state-sponsored cyber operations pose to critical infrastructure and international trade stability."