NEW: Iranian government hackers are using Telegram to steal data in malware attacks against dissidents, journalists, and opposition groups around the world, according to the FBI.

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NEW: Iranian government hackers are using Telegram to steal data in malware attacks against dissidents, journalists, and opposition groups around the world, according to the FBI.

The hackers work for Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), the FBI said, and they use Telegram as command and control infrastructure to hide their malicious activity.

FBI says Iranian hackers are using Telegram to steal data in malware attacks | TechCrunch

Hackers working for Iran’s government are using Telegram in hacking operations that use malware to target dissidents, opposition groups, and journalists who oppose its regime, according to the FBI.

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