Western Intelligence Warns of Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting Dissidents The latest warnings from Western intelligence agencies about Iranian cyber threats targeting dissidents have sparked a familiar narrative – one that highlights the increasingly blurred lines between physical and digital frontiers.
The alleged use of "CHOSEN BRICK" spyware by Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) to hunt down critics abroad is the latest iteration of a long standing campaign to silence dissenting voices.
The ease with which these cyber operations can be conducted raises fundamental questions about the role of Western governments in protecting their citizens from foreign interference.