Iran snoops on enemies of the state with Chosen Brick malware controlled using messaging apps
Pro Security Iran snoops on enemies of the state with Chosen Brick malware controlled using messaging apps News By Sead Fadilpašić Published 16 September 2026 Journalists, dissidents and activists were among the targets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The operatives communicate with the malware using Telegram, it was said.“Iran almost certainly uses cyber activity to support the repression of individuals who are seen as a threat to the regime, such as dissidents, activists and journalists,” the three agencies said in the report. You will receive a confirmation email shortly."},"failureMessage":"There was a problem.
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Pro Security Iran snoops on enemies of the state with Chosen Brick malware controlled using messaging apps News By Sead Fadilpašić Published 16 September 2026 Journalists, dissidents and activists were among the targets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: BirgitKorber/via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter UK NCSC, FBI, and Dutch AIVD warn Iran is using Chosen Brick malware against dissidents and journalistsMalware steals files, captures audio, grabs WhatsApp/Telegram data, and can wipe systems entirelyOperatives rely on social…
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