Nasir Security is a politically motivated cybercriminal group that emerged in late 2025, linked to Iran and operating under various aliases. Their operations focus on cyber warfare and propaganda, utilizing tactics such as data theft, supply chain attacks, and disinformation strategies rather than financial gain alone.
Key insights
•Uses business email compromise and spear phishing to gain initial access.
•Focuses on supply chain attacks to evade direct defenses of larger organizations.
•Employs insecure cloud storage services for data exfiltration.
•Engages in direct and double extortion, leveraging data leak sites.
•Combines propaganda with cyber operations to exaggerate the scale of breaches.