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.

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.