Iranian spies target Erin Molan: Pro-Israeli commentator is targeted by hackers posing as CNN commentator

Erin Molan says she was targeted by a cyber operation linked to Iran after a person posing as a US think-tank representative persuaded her to join an online meeting. She says clicking the meeting link gave the attackers access to her personal information, and she was unaware of the breach until Australia’s security agency alerted her.

Molan said ASIO confirmed she was one of three Australians targeted, alongside journalist Sharri Markson and former Victorian Liberal Party president Michael Kroger. She reported a second suspected attempt on Tuesday and said she does not yet know what information was accessed or whether attackers retain access; she plans to keep speaking publicly despite concern for her family.