Posted on 03/07/2014 9:05:54 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic
A sophisticated piece of spyware has been quietly infecting hundreds of government computers across Europe and the United States in one of the most complex cyber espionage programs uncovered to date.
Several security researchers and Western intelligence officers say they believe the malware, widely known as Turla, is the work of the Russian government and linked to the same software used to launch a massive breach on the U.S. military uncovered in 2008. Those assessments were based on analysis of tactics employed by hackers, along with technical indicators and the victims they targeted.
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Not surprised. Putin going all out in war against the USA and the west.
Well, if there was any doubt that Putin “loves his country,” this proves it. /s
Let me guess, we’ll have to give up just a few of our rights and a bunch of money to defend against the Russian Horde.
Why would we accept "any" explanation about "any" thing from "any" supra governmental organization that has been spying on "any"one they want for how long?
It could be the Ruskies, or the Chinks, or Soros or the NSA.
If it’s OK to intercept all my communications and infect all my devices with government spyware, then what’s the problem?
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