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Iran-Linked Handala Hack Tied to HEAVYGRAM Telegram Backdoor That Can Steal Passwords

Iran-linked threat actor Handala Hack is utilizing the Telegram-based backdoor HEAVYGRAM to conduct surveillance and intelligence gathering operations targeting Iranian dissidents, journalists, and opposition groups. The…

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Iran's Cyber Crosshairs Focus Beyond Critical Infrastructure

Iran's cyber operations, primarily conducted through groups like Handala and Ababil of Minab, are increasingly targeting a broader range of organizations beyond critical infrastructure. These groups, often described as h…

Dark Reading · Jul 9, 2026 Medium

CVE-2021-22681 IR hacktivism cyber espionage vulnerability exploitation

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Iran-Linked Handala Hack Tied to HEAVYGRAM Telegram Backdoor That Can Steal Passwords

Iran's Cyber Crosshairs Focus Beyond Critical Infrastructure