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Iranian cyber targeting of dissidents, activists and journalists

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Iranian cyber targeting of dissidents, activists and journalists

Iranian operators deployed CHOSEN BRICK malware to target dissidents, activists, and journalists. Technical analysis and defensive guidance are provided to help individuals and organizations mitigate exposure to this threat.

Why it matters: Practitioners protecting journalists, human rights activists, and political dissidents should review the CHOSEN BRICK analysis and implement recommended defenses against this nation-state targeting activity.

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Iranian cyber targeting of dissidents, activists and journalists

Iranian operators deployed CHOSEN BRICK malware to target dissidents, activists, and journalists. Technical analysis and defensive guidance are provided to help individuals and organizations mitigate exposure to this threat.

Why it matters: Practitioners protecting journalists, human rights activists, and political dissidents should review the CHOSEN BRICK analysis and implement recommended defenses against this nation-state targeting activity.

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Iranian cyber targeting of dissidents, activists and journalists

Iranian operators deployed CHOSEN BRICK malware to target dissidents, activists, and journalists. Technical analysis and defensive guidance are provided to help individuals and organizations mitigate exposure to this threat.

Why it matters: Practitioners protecting journalists, human rights activists, and political dissidents should review the CHOSEN BRICK analysis and implement recommended defenses against this nation-state targeting activity.

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