Hacking Team Successor Tied to New Spyware Campaign

Kaspersky researchers on Monday revealed a malware campaign they have attributed to the Hacking Team successor tied to an infamous Italian surveillance technology firm. The investigation also uncovered a new strain of commercial spyware, dubbed “Dante,” linked to the same entity. Analysts say the malware appears to target systems in a manner consistent with previous surveillance operations.

The Hacking Team successor tied to the campaign appears to be actively developing and deploying advanced digital surveillance tools. According to researchers, the newly identified Dante spyware shares technical traits with earlier products associated with the company’s legacy. The campaign’s scope and specific targets remain unclear, but the tools suggest a focus on covert data collection and persistent monitoring.

Kaspersky has not disclosed the full extent of the spyware’s deployment but emphasized the threat posed by commercially developed surveillance malware. The findings raise fresh concerns about the global market for offensive cyber tools.

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Hacking Team successor linked to malware campaign, new ‘Dante’ commercial spyware