Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have discovered a new strain of malware dubbed StoneDrill that is linked to Shamoon 2 and Charming Kitten. The malware was used by threat actors against entities in Saudi Arabia and at least one organization in Europe. The researchers identified four C&C servers used in cyber espionage activities. The wiper feature has been implemented using a new technique to evade security applications. The last variant of the Shamoon malware that targeted organizations in Saudi Saudi Arabia also includes a newly discovered ransomware component.”]
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