Source: Reuters
Summary
Google discovered hacking tools allegedly used by a Russian espionage group and a Chinese cybercriminal group. The tools were identified by Google’s Threat Analysis Group. A U.S. government defense contractor confirmed that some of the tools belonged to them. The tools were used for phishing and exploiting vulnerabilities. Google did not disclose how the tools were obtained.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
Google’s Threat Analysis Group found hacking tools used by alleged Russian and Chinese groups. The tools were used for phishing and exploiting vulnerabilities. A U.S. defense contractor claimed some tools belonged to them. Because what’s a little espionage between nations? This is just a Tuesday for the global cyber spying complex.
Author: Evan Null
