Cyberspying tool could have US, British origins

FAR REACHING: The malicious software, dubbed Regin, has a rare level of sophistication and has been targeting government agencies, telecoms, utilities, airlines, research facilities, private individuals and others since at least 2008, according to Symantec Corporation.

WASHINGTON: A sophisticated cybersespionage tool has been stealing information from governments and businesses since 2008, researchers said, and one report linked it to US and British intelligence. 

The security firm Symantec identified the malware, known as Regin, and said it was used “in systematic spying campaigns against a range of international targets,” including governments, businesses, researchers and private individuals.