A group of Iranian hackers known as Nimbus Manticore is expanding its operations, now focusing on major companies across Europe. According to new research from the cybersecurity firm Check Point Research (CPR), the group is targeting businesses in the defense, telecommunications, and aerospace sectors to steal sensitive information.
Nimbus Manticore, also called UNC1549 or Smoke Sandstorm, has been actively tracked since early 2025 and previously ran the Iranian Dream Job campaign. These campa
