<2> Hacked Prayer App Sends ‘Surrender’ Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli and US Strikes
<3> Background
Iranians woke up to an unsettling surprise this morning as their prayer apps sent mysterious push notifications, urging them to surrender at the face of Israeli airstrikes. The messages, which were not authorized by the app developers, promised amnesty to those who surrendered, leaving many Iranians confused and concerned.
<3> The App in Question
The prayer app, which has been identified as “Prayer Times,” is a popular app among Muslims in Iran. The app provides users with prayer times, Qibla direction, and other Islamic-related information. However, it appears that the app has been hacked, allowing malicious actors to send unauthorized messages to users.
<3> The Messages
The messages, which were sent to users of the Prayer Times app, read: “Help is on the way. Surrender and you will be safe.” The messages were accompanied by a warning that users would be “punished” if they did not comply. The messages were not authorized by the app developers and are believed to be the result of a hacking incident.
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