Zscaler Uncovers 8,000+ Domains and APT Backdoors Exploiting Middle East Tensions

Zscaler ThreatLabz reports a surge in opportunistic and targeted cyber activity exploiting the Middle East conflict: researchers found over 8,000 conflict-themed domains and documented campaigns deploying backdoors (e.g., LOTUSLITE via DLL sideloading), infostealers (StealC via fake news sites), LNK+CHM attack chains, and widespread phishing/scam sites impersonating governments, payment portals, and charities.