US, UK and Netherlands issue joint advisory on Iran-linked spyware

The United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands have jointly issued a cybersecurity advisory warning about Iran-linked state spyware targeting journalists and dissidents. The advisory outlines the technical capabilities of the malicious software and details the associated risks to targeted individuals.

Specifically, the FBI noted that the Iranian government utilizes the "CHOSEN BRICK" family of hacking software. This malware is deployed to collect intelligence, execute data leaks, and inflict reputational harm on designated targets.