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Iranian Hackers Use Telegram-Controlled Malware to Spy on Dissidents and Journalists

The Hacker News·September 15, 2026·1 min read
Iranian Hackers Use Telegram-Controlled Malware to Spy on Dissidents and Journalists

Cybersecurity agencies in the US, UK, and Netherlands detailed Windows malware that Iran's intelligence service uses to spy on dissidents, journalists, and activists worldwide. Controlled via Telegram, the malware can copy emails and chats, take screenshots, and activate microphones for recording.

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