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Alabama just became a focal point in a quiet cyber war. Federal authorities today moved to seize four internet domains used by the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) to run psychological operations targeting people here in the States.
The DOJ isn’t detailing exactly what those operations entailed, but the affidavit supporting the seizure suggests a clear attempt at online manipulation and potentially, harassment. Think disinformation, targeted messaging, and a likely effort to sow discord. These aren’t just harmless websites; they’re allegedly tools used by Iranian intelligence to reach into the lives of people within US borders.
This isn’t some far-off threat. The domains were seized as part of a larger, ongoing effort to disrupt Iranian hacking and transnational repression schemes. The Middle District of Alabama was the jurisdiction where the seizure warrants were executed, highlighting a specific connection to the state. The feds are keeping details tight, but this is a clear signal they’re pushing back against foreign interference in the digital realm.
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