- British intelligence, alongside US and Dutch allies, has warned that Iranian state actors have targeted dissidents, activists, and journalists with spyware called Chosen Brick.
- The malware grants Iranian agents access to victims' contacts, emails, social media messages, microphones, and screen content.
- Operatives used social engineering tactics, including fake MRI test results, to trick targets into installing the Windows-targeting spyware.
- The FBI confirmed that Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security has deployed the malware since autumn 2023 to collect intelligence and cause reputational damage.
- The National Cyber Security Centre has published technical advice to help at-risk individuals strengthen their online security against digital surveillance campaigns.
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