CIA’s ‘Star Wars’ tools can steal passwords, intercept data from secure networks
The CIA can infiltrate secure Windows and Linux networks to steal passwords and spy on data sent over networks, according to the latest WikiLeaks Vault7 release. It also reveals a member of the CIA is a big Star Wars fan.
‘BothanSpy’ and ‘Gryfalcon’ projects are designed to intercept and exfiltrate SSH (Secure Shell) protocol credentials. Once the CIA has access to SSH credentials on a given network, it allows it to see what passwords and usernames are being used, as well as allowing the CIA to access data sent over the network, from personal emails to important documents.
What is SSH?
SSH is a protocol for operating network services securely, allowing for secure remote login from one computer to another. It’s often used in corporate networks or private organizations for secure access, file transfer and managing computer networks.
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