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Iran-Linked Hackers Tracked US Military Personnel via Mobile Data
A report suggests that Iran-linked cyberattackers used mobile location data to track the phones of U.S. military personnel in the Middle East. This activity highlights a potential national security concern regarding data privacy and foreign espionage.
14 Jul, 15:34 — 14 Jul, 22:43
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NYTMostly Factual32d ago
Iran’s Cyberattackers Tracked Phones of U.S. Military Personnel in the Mideast, Data Suggests
Researchers say Iran’s cyberwarfare capabilities have grown more advanced and aggressive during the war with the United States and Israel.
By Zane Irwin
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual33d ago
Iran-linked hackers used mobile location data to track US personnel: Report
The mobile networks in West Asia were repeatedly hit by cyber attacks in the build-up to the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February.
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First report: hindustan-times · 14 Jul, 15:34|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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