FBI Dismantles Russian ‘Snake’ Data Theft Operation

In a recent coordinated effort, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
dismantled a notorious Russian malware operation known for data theft by
employing a self-destruct command. The operation used the formidable Snake
malware to penetrate systems and exfiltrate sensitive information from various
sectors.

The Snake malware, also identified as Turla or Uroburos, has posed a constant
danger since it emerged in 2003. Analysts have connected the operation to
Russia’s Federal Security Service