Feds: 3 Iranian Engineers Stole Google Trade Secrets, Sent Data to Iran

February 20, 2026
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Federal prosecutors just dropped a bombshell indictment on three Iranian engineers working in Silicon Valley, accusing them of pilfering trade secrets from Google and other tech giants before shipping the sensitive data straight to Iran. These guys allegedly swiped everything from proprietary cloud tech to AI algorithms, exploiting their insider access at companies like Google and cloud providers to funnel intel back home. It's a classic case of economic espionage, with the feds painting a picture of these engineers as sleeper agents in the heart of America's innovation engine, all while Iran ramps up its tech ambitions amid sanctions. But here's where it gets spicy for the 2A community: this isn't just about ones and zeros—it's a stark reminder of how foreign adversaries are infiltrating our critical infrastructure, from Big Tech servers to the supply chains that feed our defense industry. Google’s cloud powers everything from military logistics to surveillance systems, and stolen secrets could supercharge Iran's drone programs or cyber ops against U.S. assets. We've seen this playbook before—Chinese spies nabbing semiconductor designs that end up in hypersonic missiles. For gun owners and patriots who value self-reliance, it's a wake-up call: when feds are busy chasing code thieves instead of rogue ATF agents raiding lawful collections, it exposes the hypocrisy. Our Second Amendment rights arm us against domestic tyrants, but unchecked infiltration like this hands our real enemies the tools to undermine us from afar. Time to demand real border security for data, not just barbed wire. The implications ripple wide—expect tighter scrutiny on H-1B visas, more CFIUS blocks on foreign investments, and maybe even a push for domestic tech sovereignty. For 2A folks, it's fuel to argue that a strong, armed populace is the ultimate check against both external threats and a government distracted by Silicon Valley drama. Stay vigilant, stock those mags, and keep pushing back—because while these engineers face 10-20 years in the slammer, the real fight is keeping America's edge sharp.

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But here’s where it gets spicy for the 2A community: this isn’t just about ones and zeros—it’s a stark reminder of how foreign adversaries are infiltrating our critical infrastructure, from Big Tech servers to the supply chains that feed our defense industry. Google’s cloud powers everything from military logistics to surveillance systems, and stolen secrets could supercharge Iran’s drone programs or cyber ops against U.S. assets. We’ve seen this playbook before—Chinese spies nabbing semiconductor designs that end up in hypersonic missiles. For gun owners and patriots who value self-reliance, it’s a wake-up call: when feds are busy chasing code thieves instead of rogue ATF agents raiding lawful collections, it exposes the hypocrisy. Our Second Amendment rights arm us against domestic tyrants, but unchecked infiltration like this hands our real enemies the tools to undermine us from afar. Time to demand real border security for data, not just barbed wire.

The implications ripple wide—expect tighter scrutiny on H-1B visas, more CFIUS blocks on foreign investments, and maybe even a push for domestic tech sovereignty. For 2A folks, it’s fuel to argue that a strong, armed populace is the ultimate check against both external threats and a government distracted by Silicon Valley drama. Stay vigilant, stock those mags, and keep pushing back—because while these engineers face 10-20 years in the slammer, the real fight is keeping America’s edge sharp.

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