CEO of spyware maker Memento Labs confirms one of its government customers was caught using its malware
Security researchers uncovered a government hacking campaign using Windows spyware from Memento Labs, whose CEO attributed the exposure to a government client.
MAIN POINTS
- Government hacking campaign discovered by security researchers.
- Windows spyware developed by Memento Labs was used in the campaign.
- Memento Labs' CEO blamed a government customer for the exposure.
- TechCrunch reached out to the spyware maker for comments.
TAKEAWAYS
- Surveillance technology can be exploited in government hacking operations.
- Accountability issues arise when spyware is misused by clients.
- Transparency in surveillance tech usage is crucial for security.
- Investigative journalism plays a key role in uncovering such campaigns.