Threats · 172 days ago
FBI: Iranian-linked Handala and Homeland Justice use Telegram as command-and-control for malware aimed at journalists, dissidents, and opposition groups. The campaign targets media and political opposition and leverages Telegram to manage implants and distribute lures.
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Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel's personal email account | TechCrunch
Handala, a pro-Iranian hacking group allegedly working for Iran’s government, published emails it said were taken from the Gmail account of FBI director Kash Patel.
Handala Group Tied to Iranian Hack‑and‑Leak Operations, FBI Reveals
The FBI has warned that Iranian hacking group Handala has been targeting opponents of the regime since 2023
FBI: Iranian hackers targeting opponents with Telegram malware
Iranian government-connected groups are deploying malware via the Telegram messaging app, taking aim at dissidents and other opponents of Tehran around the world, the FBI said in an alert Friday.
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.
FBI warns of Handala hackers using Telegram in malware attacks
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned network defenders that Iranian hackers linked to the country's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) are using Telegram in malware attacks.
Part of the PlainSec briefing for 2026-03-29