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Security · Full coverage

Iranian Intelligence Increases Phishing Attacks Targeting Israeli Journalists via WhatsApp and Telegram

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Iranian Intelligence Increases Phishing Attacks Targeting Israeli Journalists via WhatsApp and Telegram
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By איתי בלומנטל

What happened

Israeli security agencies have uncovered increased phishing attacks by Iranian intelligence targeting Israeli journalists via WhatsApp and Telegram to steal sensitive information amid recent political and security developments.

  • 01Iranian intelligence has escalated phishing attacks against Israeli journalists using WhatsApp and Telegram.
  • 02Attackers impersonate known contacts and journalists to gain victims' trust.
  • 03Phishing links lead to fake sites that hijack victims' mobile devices.
  • 04Efforts aim to collect sensitive political and security information.
  • 05Similar attacks targeted government workers and researchers during alert periods.
  • 06Israeli agencies urge increased vigilance among public-facing individuals.

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OrganizationsGeneral Security Service, Shin Bet, National Cyber Directorate
PlacesIsrael, Iran

Full coverage · 9 outlets

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