Iran's Spyware Targets Critics; Hackers Breach Italian State Email for Revolut Data

Western intelligence agencies have issued a warning about a sophisticated cyber tool, dubbed "Chosen Brick," allegedly used by Iran to target critics. This spyware is reportedly disguised as legitimate MRI scan results, a tactic designed to trick individuals into downloading malicious software. The operation highlights the evolving and deceptive methods employed by state-sponsored actors to infiltrate and gather intelligence on dissidents and perceived adversaries.

In a separate incident, a hacking group claims to have breached Italian state email systems to access confidential data on Revolut customers, specifically targeting individuals described as "crypto whales." The group alleges they spent months impersonating law enforcement officials to obtain this sensitive information. This breach, if confirmed, raises serious concerns about the security of government communication channels and the potential for sophisticated social engineering attacks to compromise financial data.