Iranian hackers use CHOSEN BRICK data-stealing malware to spy on dissidents and journalists

Iranian state cyber actors are deploying malware called CHOSEN BRICK against individuals they see as a threat to the regime, reaching victims through social messaging apps and infecting their Windows devices, three Western intelligence agencies warned. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, the FBI and the Netherlands’ AIVD said the campaign has targeted dissidents, activists and journalists in the UK, US and the Netherlands since at least 2025. “CHOSEN BRICK enables Iranian state cyber actors … More →

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