Kaspersky discovers miniFlame cyberespionage malware directly linked to Flame and Gauss

Kaspersky Lab researchers say miniFlame is likely part of the Flame and Gauss cyberespionage efforts. The malware is a backdoor that gives the operator direct access to an infected machine. It can function independently on a computer, but also as a Flame or, more surprisingly, as a Gauss module. MiniFlame was discovered at the beginning of July, but has been used since at least at least 2010. Researchers estimate the total number of infections at between 50 and 60,000 infections — about 5,000 or 6,000 — or Gauss infections.”]

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