Unmasking Farez: Iran’s Mandatory Antivirus or Big Brother’s Latest Spy Tool?

Meet Farez, Iran’s new antivirus software that’s so mandatory, it makes your mom’s ‘eat your veggies’ rule look like a suggestion. It’s not just about blocking malware, it’s also an all-access pass to government surveillance. Yes, you heard right, it’s the Iranian Mobile Antivirus Surveillance – the BOGO deal nobody asked for!

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Iran's new antivirus software, Farez, is now mandatory for all phones. But wait, there's more! Not only does it promise to protect your device from malicious software, it also comes with a free side of government surveillance and censorship. Talk about a buy one, get one free deal! It's like a guard dog that not only protects your house but also reports your every move to your nosy neighbor. A two-in-one deal that no one asked for!

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