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Federal authorities in Alabama have pulled the plug on four websites allegedly used by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) to conduct online surveillance and psychological operations targeting people within the United States.
The DOJ isn’t detailing exactly *who* was targeted, only that MOIS operatives were using these domains to gather information and potentially intimidate individuals. The affidavit filed in court paints a picture of a sophisticated effort to hack and monitor U.S. citizens, hinting at a broader campaign of transnational repression—spying on people even when they’re outside Iranian borders.
While the exact scope of the operation remains under wraps, the seizure of these domains signals a move by the DOJ to directly counter Iranian cyber activity. Sources say the investigation is ongoing, and more details are likely to surface in the coming weeks. This isn’t just about stolen data; it’s about a foreign government actively trying to reach into American lives.
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