Opponents of the Iranian regime might want to think twice before clicking on links sent to their phones via Telegram. Government hackers are using Telegram to steal data, the FBI says. The U.S. agency alleges that the hackers responsible for these attacks are working for Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security. Read more from [@Techcrunch](https://flipboard.com/@Techcrunch ), which also wants to hear from anyone who knows more about Iran’s hacking operations:
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