strikeMar 29, 2026

Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Israel-Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare

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WASHINGTON: As they fled an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis with Android phones received a text offering a link to real-time information about bomb shelters. But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device's camera, location and all its data.

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SECTIONS Hacked hospitals; Hidden Spyware Israel-Iran Conflict Shows How Digital Fight Is IngrainedBy SECTIONS Hacked hospitals; Hidden Spyware Israel-Iran Conflict Shows How Digital Fight Is Ingrained
WASHINGTON: As they fled an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis with Android phones received a text offering a link to real-time information about bomb shelters. But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device's camera, location and…

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