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FalseFont

FalseFont is a custom backdoor used for espionage. It is referenced as part of the tooling used by Iran-nexus threat activity, specifically noted in the context of Curious Serpens (aka Peach Sandstorm) delivering custom malware including the FalseFont (also spelled “Falsefont”) and Tickler backdoors. No additional high-confidence details on platform, infection vector, persistence, C2 protocol, or specific indicators of compromise for FalseFont are provided in the supplied content.

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Islamic Hacker Army

Their tools include custom backdoors like FalseFont or Powerless for espionage...

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