Iranian government hackers using Chaos ransomware as cover, researchers say

Researchers discovered an Iranian government-backed hacking group, MuddyWater, using Chaos ransomware as a cover for their attacks. The incident was initially thought to be a Chaos ransomware attack but was later attributed to MuddyWater, tied to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security. This revelation highlights the evolving tactics of state-sponsored hacking groups.