The article discusses a cybersecurity campaign by MuddyWater that targeted various sectors in Israel using a new backdoor known as MuddyViper. The attack, which occurred between September 30, 2024, and March 18, 2025, poses significant risks to critical infrastructure and organizations in engineering, government, and technology sectors.
Impact: Engineering, local government, manufacturing, technology, transportation, utilities, universities in Israel
Remediation: Organizations should implement robust cybersecurity measures, including monitoring for unusual activity, applying security patches, and educating staff on phishing and social engineering tactics.