The WikiLeaks today released copies of malicious software FinFisher used by various governments around the world to spy on individuals.
FinFisher software isn't new – it's been around in the tracking software market, and it's getting access on victim systems, using common malware techniques. It compromises desktop computers, and is used to spy on mobile communications from Android, iOS and BlackBerry devices.
"The FinFisher continues to operate unabashedly. At Germany they sell it as surveillance malware to some of the world's most oppressive regimes. The Merkel government pretends to be concerned about privacy, but their actions say otherwise,” says Editor-in-Chief Julian Assange of WikiLeaks.
Leaving malware available to anyone around the world is intended to help everyone develop the appropriate tools to protect against malware. Its goal is also to help identify the malware management and control centers.
The software is being developed by a German company that was part of it by the end of last year Gamma Group International by United Kingdom. According to WikiLeaks, the software is mostly used against "journalists, activists and political dissidents".
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