Snake (malware) explained

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] It saw use in at least 50 countries, being employed to collect data from government networks, diplomatic communication and research facilities.[2] [3]

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]

References

  1. Web site: 2023-05-09 . Hunting Russian Intelligence "Snake" Malware CISA . 2024-03-09 . www.cisa.gov . en.
  2. Web site: 2023-04-19 . The Epic Turla (snake/Uroburos) attacks . 2024-03-09 . www.kaspersky.com . en.
  3. Web site: Skulmoski . Greg . 2023-05-11 . It’s being called Russia’s most sophisticated cyber espionage tool. What is Snake, and why is it so dangerous? . 2024-03-09 . The Conversation . en-US.
  4. Web site: Snake Malware . 2024-03-09 . Atos . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2023-05-09 . Office of Public Affairs Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Disruption of Snake Malware Network Controlled by Russia’s Federal Security Service United States Department of Justice . 2024-03-09 . www.justice.gov . en.
  6. Web site: National Security Agency/Central Security Service > Press Room > Press Releases & Statements > Press Release View . 2024-03-09 . www.nsa.gov.

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