Spanish Government Tied to Careto Spyware, Sources Reveal
Careto hacker group linked to Spanish government, say insiders. Discover how this stealth malware targeted global institutions.
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Spanish Government Tied to Careto Spyware, Sources Reveal Was Careto Spyware Backed by the Spanish Government? Is the Careto spyware linked to a nation-state? Was it a covert Spanish intelligence operation? Cybersecurity experts and curious netizens have long searched for answers to these questions, and now, for the first time, insider sources are confirming suspicions. The elusive Careto malware—also known as The Mask —was not the work of random hackers or freelance mercenaries. According to cybersecurity researchers familiar with the original investigation, Careto was operated by the Spanish government, designed for sophisticated cyber espionage activities. Image Credits:Getty Images Careto, which means “ugly face” or “mask” in Spanish slang, was first unearthed by Kaspersky Lab over a decade ago. It stood out not only for its advanced capabilities but also for its clear political and strategic targeting—particularly of foreign governments like Cuba and a variety of international private firms. With malware engineered t…
