The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued warnings about two separate cybersecurity threats affecting different sectors and populations across the United States.

In one alert, the FBI warned of an increase in ATM jackpotting attacks, a form of cybercrime where hackers deploy malware to force automated teller machines to dispense cash without proper authorization. These attacks involve criminals gaining physical or remote access to ATM systems and installing malicious software that causes the machines to release money on command.

Separately, the FBI reported that hackers working for Iran's government are conducting cyber operations using the messaging platform Telegram. According to the bureau, these Iranian-backed hackers are deploying malware in targeted attacks against specific groups including dissidents, opposition activists, and journalists who are critical of Iran's regime.

The Iranian hacking operations represent part of a broader pattern of state-sponsored cyber activities aimed at surveillance and data theft from individuals and groups that oppose the Iranian government. The use of Telegram, a popular encrypted messaging service, appears to be a key component of these operations.

Both warnings highlight ongoing cybersecurity challenges facing different segments of the U.S. population, from financial institutions and their customers to political activists and media professionals. The FBI has not indicated any connection between the ATM attacks and the Iranian hacking operations.