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Phishing Campaign Targets Iranian Activists via WhatsApp

First seen 18 Jan 2026, 18:57 UTC Databreaches 22

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On January 16, 2026, U.K.-based Iranian activist Nariman Gharib tweeted redacted screenshots of a phishing link sent to him through WhatsApp. The campaign appears to target individuals involved in Iran-related activities, particularly those following the ongoing protests. Gharib cautioned others against clicking on suspicious links.