" Iranian Hacking Group Continues Targeting Universities"

It has been discovered that a hacking group with suspected ties to Iran is continuing a campaign of targeting dozens of schools and universities with phishing emails to obtain credentials and then attempt to access and steal intellectual property.  The hacking group is known as "Cobalt Dickens" and "Secret Librarian".  In July and August, this hacking group targeted 60 universities and colleges in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and Switzerland.  The group has been targeting universities during the past two years, and have sent phishing emails to over 380 colleges.  Some of the individuals of this group were arrested, however they are still trying to steal intellectual properties from universities.  

Bank Info Security: "Iranian Hacking Group Continues Targeting Universities"