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Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: 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 data. Read more...

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

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 data. Read more...

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The Columbian broke the news in Vancouver, United States on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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