FBI warns Iran-linked cyber campaign uses Telegram bots to control compromised systems, scale attacks

FBI warns Iran-linked cyber campaign uses Telegram bots to control compromised systems, scale attacks

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a FLASH advisory warning that Iranian state-linked cyber actors are expanding their operational playbook by leveraging messaging platforms such as Telegram as command-and-control channels to deliver malware to targeted victims. The activity reflects a shift toward blending social engineering with covert delivery mechanisms, enabling attackers to communicate directly with compromised system…