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Microsoft: Seizure of sites Iranian hackers used for attacks
2019-03-28
[Ynet] Microsoft says it has seized 99 websites used by Iranian hackers to launch cyberattacks.

The company said Wednesday it took control of the websites after suing the hacking group and obtaining a U.S. judge's approval.

Microsoft says it's been tracking the group since 2013. The company says the group has tried to steal sensitive information from activists, journalists and others in the Middle East.

Microsoft calls the group Phosphorus, while others call it APT35.
According to the Times of Israel, still others call it Charming Kitten.
Wednesday's announcement ties the hackers to the country of Iran but not specifically to its government.

A front man for Iran's mission to the United Nations
...an idea whose time has gone...
didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment Wednesday.

Microsoft has taken hackers to court before. It used a similar strategy in 2016 to seize fake domains created by Russia-backed hackers.
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