Hackers Turn Telegram Bots Into Secret Backdoor Controllers for Government Systems
Tue Jul 21 2026
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A newly uncovered cyberespionage campaign has turned Telegram bots into quiet controllers for backdoors planted inside Middle Eastern government networks. The operation relies on familiar Windows components and legitimate-looking files, allowing attackers to establish access without immediately drawing attention. The infection begins with an ISO image carrying a real ASUSTek RegSchdTask.exe program and a harmful […]
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