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Iranian Spies Deploy Chosen Brick Malware to Steal Data from Windows Machines
Iranian spies are using a sneaky malware called Chosen Brick to steal data from Windows machines, often targeting dissidents, activists, and journalists who dare to challenge the regime. They start by sending convincing messages on WhatsApp and Telegram, pretending to be from trusted friends or organizations.
Iranian Hackers Expand Target Scope in US Industrial Control Systems
US cybersecurity authorities have issued a critical warning: Iranian hackers are now targeting a wider range of industrial control systems, including those from Schneider Electric and Siemens, beyond their previously known focus on Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley devices. This expanded threat alert urges companies to bolster their defenses against increasingly aggressive and opportunistic cyber attacks.