Massive 'Flame' Malware Stealing Data Across Middle East
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a massive cyber threat, dubbed Flame, that is targeting "sensitive" information across the Middle East.
The malware, Kaspersky said, "might be the most sophisticated cyber weapon yet unleashed."
Once deployed, Flame can sniff network traffic, take screenshots, record audio conversations, intercept a keyboard, and more, Kaspersky said. All of this data is then available via Flame's command-and-control servers.
Iran has thus far been hardest hit by Flame, with at least 189 infections. Israel/Palestine came in second with 98, followed by Sudan (32), Syria (30), Lebanon (18), Saudi Arabia (10), and Egypt (5). . .
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404951,00.asp
I know relatively little about software, but this sounds a little more serious than most. Interested to know if any computer savvy folks think the same. . . .
- By Chloe Albanesius
- May 28, 2012 01:34pm EST
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a massive cyber threat, dubbed Flame, that is targeting "sensitive" information across the Middle East.
The malware, Kaspersky said, "might be the most sophisticated cyber weapon yet unleashed."
Once deployed, Flame can sniff network traffic, take screenshots, record audio conversations, intercept a keyboard, and more, Kaspersky said. All of this data is then available via Flame's command-and-control servers.
Iran has thus far been hardest hit by Flame, with at least 189 infections. Israel/Palestine came in second with 98, followed by Sudan (32), Syria (30), Lebanon (18), Saudi Arabia (10), and Egypt (5). . .
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404951,00.asp
I know relatively little about software, but this sounds a little more serious than most. Interested to know if any computer savvy folks think the same. . . .
