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Iran’s Cyberattackers Tracked Phones of U.S. Military Personnel in the Mideast, Data Suggests

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Iranian cyberattackers have tracked the phones of U.S. military personnel stationed in the Middle East, according to data analyzed by researchers. The tracking activity represents an escalation in Iran's cyber capabilities during ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.

Researchers studying the cyber operations have determined that Iran's cyberwarfare abilities have grown increasingly advanced and aggressive. The phone tracking incidents suggest a more sophisticated level of technical capability and operational reach than previously documented in Iran's cyber activities.

The discovery underscores the expanding scope of cyber operations in the Middle East conflict, with Iranian actors targeting U.S. military communications and devices. The findings highlight the growing threat posed by state-sponsored cyber operations against military infrastructure and personnel in the region.

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