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FBI warns of Handala hackers using Telegram in malware attacks

By Sergiu Gatlan

AI Summary

The FBI warned that Iranian Handala hackers linked to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security are using Telegram messenger in malware distribution campaigns. This advisory highlights how state-sponsored actors are leveraging popular messaging platforms to deliver malicious payloads while evading traditional email security controls.

Relevance score: 76.0/100

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