TechCrunch·3 min read·medium
China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US
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Zack Whittaker
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The LightSpy spyware, previously linked to Chinese state-backed actors, has evolved into a commercial platform targeting devices in 13 countries. It now features advanced capabilities like infecting routers and remotely destroying data.
Security researchers say they have evidence that a Chinese-linked spyware has expanded from mainland China to now target victims in over a dozen countries, including across Europe and the United States. The previously identified spyware also has new functionality capable of stealing troves of data and remotely bricking devices.
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