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UK, US, Netherlands warn Iran targets dissidents with CHOSEN BRICK spyware

UK, US, Netherlands warn Iran targets dissidents with CHOSEN BRICK spyware

The UK, US, and Netherlands have issued a joint warning about Iranian state-linked spyware called 'CHOSEN BRICK'. CHOSEN BRICK malware deceives individuals into acquiring software capable of monitoring their activities and extracting confidential data. The Iranian regime has targeted individuals globally, including activists, journalists, and dissidents.

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