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highSep 20, 2026

Iranian Intelligence Deploys Telegram-Controlled 'HEAVYGRAM' Malware to Target Global Dissidents

A joint international advisory has exposed a sophisticated Iranian cyber-espionage campaign utilizing Telegram-based malware to surveil journalists and activists. The operation, dubbed HEAVYGRAM by the FBI, enables remote audio recording and data exfiltration.

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highSep 18, 2026

Iranian APT Actors Deploy Telegram-Controlled Malware to Target Dissidents and Journalists

A sophisticated Iranian-linked threat actor has been identified utilizing Telegram-based command-and-control infrastructure to conduct surveillance on journalists and political dissidents. The campaign, active as of September 2026, leverages custom malware to exfiltrate sensitive communications.

#APT#Espionage#Telegram#Malware#Surveillance