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Israeli Journalist Rina Matzliach Warns of Iranian Telegram Hack
Israeli journalist Rina Matzliach reported that Iranian actors hacked her Telegram account, warning followers to ignore messages from her. This follows similar incidents involving former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and advisors to the current Prime Minister, as well as former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked.
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What happened
- 01Journalist Rina Matzliach reported her Telegram account was hacked by Iranian actors.
- 02Former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked have faced similar breaches.
- 03Iranian hackers have been targeting Israeli journalists and media professionals, according to security warnings.
- 04The incidents occur amid heightened concerns about Iranian interference in upcoming Israeli elections.
- 05Cyber authorities advise the public to use security measures like two-factor authentication.
The National Cyber Directorate had previously warned of Iranian attempts to hack journalists, coinciding with upcoming elections and broader concerns about Iranian interference.
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