Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists and press

The UK's National Cyber Security Center has issued a warning regarding cyber activities attributed to actors linked to the Iranian state. According to the report, these actors have been utilizing a family of spyware known as "CHOSEN BRICK" to target civil society activists and members of the press. The primary objective of this cyber campaign is the theft of emails, private messages, and other sensitive user data. Western intelligence agencies have emphasized that these actions are part of broader efforts to conduct espionage and surveillance against dissidents and media figures. The report highlights the persistent nature of cyber threats attributed to Iranian state entities within the international arena.