# Agencies warn of Iranian-linked CHOSEN BRICK spying malware

_Published Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM EDT · Security, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Government agencies warned that Iranian state-linked hackers are using Windows malware called CHOSEN BRICK against dissidents, activists and journalists worldwide. A joint advisory from agencies in the United States, United Kingdom and Netherlands, with the FBI, said the group primarily targeted people in those countries. The malware can steal communications, capture screenshots and audio, and download further payloads after victims open malicious files sent through WhatsApp or Telegram.

## Sources

- [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-use-chosen-brick-windows-malware-to-spy-on-targets/)

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Published: 2026-09-17T02:06:58.385Z
Story chronology: 2026-09-16T20:24:55.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T04:34:40.027Z
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