Iranian hackers have targeted Israelis by compromising their phones through malicious links on WhatsApp and Telegram, Kaspersky Lab said on Tuesday.
The internet security company, known primarily for its anti-virus software, said the attacks had two stages. The first had users receive messages that included a malicious link.
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Once the Israelis clicked on the link, it created a so-called back door that would let the hackers take over the individual's phone and seize their data.
The attack was apparently not limited to Israel but was spread across the Middle East as well.
