Snake (malware)

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Snake was malware developed by the Federal Security Service of Russia. It was one of the most used tools by FSB's Center 16 and formed a part of the Turla toolset.[1] The malware was reportedly deployed in at least 50 countries, targeting government systems, diplomatic communications, and research institutions to gather data.[2][3]

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OriginRussia
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Snake
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ClassificationSpyware
OriginRussia
AuthorFederal Security Service
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History

Its development began in 2003 as “Uroburos”. By early 2004, development was finished and cyber operations using the malware had started.[4] On 8 May 2023, under Operation MEDUSA, the FBI and other agencies took down Snake's infrastructure.[5][6]

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