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Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting dissidents

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Western intelligence agencies highlight 'CHOSEN BRICK' spyware targeting critics of Iran government abroad.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:16:35 UTC.

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