Executive Summary

Iranian state-linked hackers are deploying the CHOSEN BRICK Windows malware to target dissidents, activists, and journalists worldwide. The malware, designed for espionage, allows attackers to exfiltrate data and monitor victims’ activities. Government agencies warn that the campaign is part of a broader effort to suppress dissent and gather intelligence on political opponents.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Bleeping Computer - Published Date: 2026-09-16T20:24:55+00:00 - Category: threat-intel

Original Description: Government agencies are warning that Iranian state-linked hackers are using a Windows malware strain named CHOSEN BRICK to target dissidents, activists, and journalists worldwide. [...]

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