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Cybersleuths uncover five-year spy operation targeting government

Written by Ali Loney | January 14, 2013

Wired.com – (International) Cybersleuths uncover 5-year spy operation targeting governments, others. Kaspersky Lab researchers uncovered a sophisticated, long-running cyber espionage campaign targeting governments, energy companies, embassies, and aerospace companies dubbed "Red October." The malware used is customized to individual targets, uses a complex command and control system, and utilizes spear phishing attacks to infect victims.