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2024-08-24 09:00:09
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Iranian Hacker Attacks on Political Actors: Meta Blocks Whatsapp Accounts

The Iranian hacker group APT42 attacked political and diplomatic personnel as well as individuals with connections to the US government. Similar attacks on politicians, diplomats, and military personnel have been reported.

In view of the heightened threat situation before the US election, Meta informed authorities, campaign teams, and blocked Whatsapp accounts. Meta blocked Iran-linked WhatsApp accounts targeting US political figures, including Trump and Harris 2024 campaigns.

Iran behind recent hacks and ChatGPT influence operation, seeking to stoke discord and undermine US democracy, per warnings from US intelligence and Microsoft. Iran used fashion/beauty content to appear authentic in influence efforts.

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BBC
24. August 2024 um 05:21

Meta: Iran-linked hackers tried to hack WhatsApp accounts of US officials

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Meta identified and disrupted an Iran-linked hacking group that was attempting to hack into WhatsApp accounts of US officials. These hackers were posing as technical support. Google and Microsoft reported similar attempts against political, military, and diplomatic officials. The FBI has launched an investigation into claims of Iran-linked agents hacking US election campaigns. Iranian officials denied the role, and the US government did not accuse Iran. The hackers also targeted the election c..
HindustanTimes
24. August 2024 um 03:00

Meta blocks Iran-linked hackers on WhatsApp, warns Trump and Kamala Harris campaigns ahead of November elections

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Meta blocked Iran-linked WhatsApp accounts targeting US political figures, including Trump and Harris 2024 campaigns. Iran behind recent hacks and ChatGPT influence operation, seeking to stoke discord and undermine US democracy, per warnings from US intelligence and Microsoft. Iran used fashion/beauty content to appear authentic in influence efforts.
stern
24. August 2024 um 02:56

Iranian Hacker Attacks on Political Actors: Meta Blocks Whatsapp Accounts

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The Iranian hacker group APT42 attacked political and diplomatic personnel as well as individuals with connections to the US government. Similar attacks on politicians, diplomats, and military personnel have been reported. In view of the heightened threat situation before the US election, Meta informed authorities, campaign teams, and blocked Whatsapp accounts.
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