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Iran-Linked Malware Exploits Telegram for Password Theft

Meet HEAVYGRAM, a sneaky Telegram backdoor linked to Iran that's packed with espionage capabilities, from snapping screenshots to siphoning off sensitive data, and controlled remotely by its masters. This malicious tool has been quietly lurking in the shadows since September 2023, leaving a trail of compromised systems in its wake.

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Iranian Hackers Deploy Telegram-Controlled Malware to Infiltrate Dissident Networks

Iranian dissidents, journalists, and activists are in the crosshairs of Tehran's intelligence service, which is using sneaky Telegram-controlled malware to spy on and expose targets around the world, putting their personal safety and private lives at risk. This sinister campaign has prompted a joint warning from top cyber agencies in the UK, US, and Netherlands.

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