FBI Reports Iranian Hackers Using Telegram for Malware Attacks

The FBI reported that hackers affiliated with Iran’s government are leveraging Telegram in cyber operations to deploy malware targeting dissidents, opposition groups, and journalists critical of the Iranian regime. The attacks aim to steal data from these high-risk individuals and organizations. No specific malware names, technical indicators, or dates of the campaigns were disclosed in the notice. The operations are attributed to state-sponsored actors rather than independent hacktivist groups. The FBI’s statement highlights the use of Telegram as a vector for these malicious activities.