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'Mask' Malware Called 'Most Advanced' Cyber-espionage Operation

Researchers at the Internet security firm Kaspersky Lab say they have uncovered what they’re calling “one of the most advanced global cyber-espionage operations to date.” The malware is called “Careto,” which roughly means face or mask in Spanish. Since at least 2007, it has netted 380 unique victims in 31 countries, Kaspersky said. Kaspersky called the Mask  “an extremely sophisticated piece of malware,” which is very hard to detect. The malware predominantly targets...


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