China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US
Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.
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LightSpy spyware, previously linked to Chinese state-backed hackers, has expanded to target victims in over a dozen countries including the US and Europe, and now operates as a commercial platform with capabilities to steal data and remotely destroy devices. Researchers linked the latest activity to a Chinese contractor after one of the spyware’s operators placed a KFC order using their real name and office address. The spyware has also been found infecting routers, including those associated with NATO member countries.