The Flame malware has reportedly begun to self-destruct. Some command-and-control servers for the malware sent an order recently that completely removes it from infected systems, according to Symantec. Why the self-destruct command was sent is not clear, although it could be that the malware’s creators were afraid of detection. Flame “is a very advanced, very targeted weapon,” said Tony Zirnoon, senior director of security strategy and marketing at VSS Monitoring. “It’s changed the game from cybercrime to cyberwar.”
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Flame Self-Snuffs
Posted by: Richard Adhikari June 11, 2012 11:42 AMThe Flame malware has reportedly begun to self-destruct. Some command-and-control servers for the malware sent an order recently that completely removes it from infected systems, according to Symantec. Why the self-destruct command was sent is not clear, although it could be that the malware’s creators were afraid of detection. Flame “is a very advanced, very targeted weapon,” said Tony Zirnoon, senior director of security strategy and marketing at VSS Monitoring. “It’s changed the game from cybercrime to cyberwar.”