The Iranian-linked threat actor TA453 (also known as Charming Kitten) has been observed launching a sophisticated phishing attack using a PowerShell-based malware toolkit dubbed “BlackSmith.” The campaign, observed by Proofpoint, began in July 2024 and targeted a prominent Jewish figure through a series of emails spoofing the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Social Engineering Tactics Posing as the ISW’s Research Director, TA453 invited the target to participate in a podcast, a tactic aimed at building trust.

Source: Infosecurity