Iranian hackers use CHOSEN BRICK Windows malware to spy on targets

What happened

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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1 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent

1. BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Iranian hackers use CHOSEN BRICK Windows malware to spy on targets ↗Sep 16, 2026, 4:24 PM

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• Iranian hackers use CHOSEN BRICK Windows malware to spy on targets Observed

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Timeline

1. September 16, 2026 at 4:24 PMFirst reported

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