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Iranian spies deploy Chosen Brick data-stealing malware on Windows machines

September 15, 2026, 18:01 UTC · Tehran, Iran · Middle East · no longer in the live window

Iranian intelligence operatives deployed Chosen Brick malware targeting Windows systems belonging to 'enemies of the regime', with notices issued to targets.

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