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Iranian spies deploy new 'Chosen Brick' malware on Windows

Iranian state-sponsored hackers have deployed a new data-stealing malware known as Chosen Brick against targets running Microsoft Windows. This malware is designed to exfiltrate sensitive information from compromised systems. The campaign appears to be part of a broader effort by Iranian intelligence to target perceived enemies of the regime. AI

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Iranian spies deploy new 'Chosen Brick' malware on Windows

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Iranian spies hit Windows machines with Chosen Brick data-stealing malware

    'Enemies of the regime' on notice