Thenationalnews Crescent Harvest Malware Targets Iranian Protest Supporters
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A new malware campaign named 'Crescent Harvest' has been identified, targeting supporters of protests in Iran. The malware specifically affects Farsi-speaking users seeking information about the demonstrations, coinciding with an internet blackout in the region. Security experts from Acronis first detected the malware in early January 2026.
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2026-01-01
Crescent Harvest malware campaign detected
2026-01-01
Targeting of Farsi-speaking users begins
2026-02-17
Articles published detailing the malware campaign
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