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

https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/iranian-hackers-use-telegram-controlled.html

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RepleteLocum@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 3d (1 reply)

So just average social engeneering. Why tf does anyone still use telegram. It got backdoored by the French when its CEO got arrested for all the cp and drug related stuff on telegram.

Atherel@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 2d

The victim doesn't use telegram. It's a windows malware and it's just controlled via telegram bots.

_wizard@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3d

We use Meta, X'tter, and every other US based digital service to spy on any US citizen with an objective opinion.