Adobe patches Flash bug used for planting spying tools
Adobe has patched a new Flash security flaw that was being used by attackers to install spying tools on victims' computers.
The security bug was delivered using malicious Flash files embedded in Microsoft Word documents, sent as an email attachment to targets.
When the document was opened, the FinSpy malware would secretly install itself.
The vulnerability was discovered by Russian security firm Kaspersky Lab.
The flaw was discovered by Kaspersky Lab researchers on 10 October.
They found that the attacker - thought to be a group called BlackOasis - was targeting the governments of various countries who are members of the United Nations, as well as oil and gas companies in several regions.
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