"Austria Probes Claim Spyware Targeted Law Firms, Banks"

Austria recently said it was investigating a report that an Austrian company developed spyware targeting law firms, banks, and consultancies in at least three countries. Microsoft's security team recently found that a malware called Subzero, developed by Vienna-based company DSIRF was deployed in 2021 and 2022. Microsoft's security team observed law firms, banks, and strategic consultancies in countries such as Austria, the United Kingdom, and Panama had been infected with Subzero. Austria's interior ministry noted it had not received reports of any incidents. Austria's interior ministry said it knew of the company but "has not had any business relationships" with it. The use of spyware such as Pegasus spyware has been used by governments worldwide, including the EU.  

SecurityWeek reports: "Austria Probes Claim Spyware Targeted Law Firms, Banks"