Rep. Randy Fine said an Iranian state actor likely carried out a recent cyberattack on his office in an effort to gain access to his personal Gmail account.
Lawmaker says Iran targeted him in phishing attack disguised as TV interview
An Iranian state-affiliated threat actor targeted U.S. Representative Randy Fine via a phishing attack disguised as a fake TV interview request, attempting to compromise his personal Gmail account. The attack leverages social engineering to exploit human vulnerabilities in email security, highlighting risks for public officials and high-profile targets. Affected parties include legislative offices, government personnel, and individuals handling sensitive communications.