Microsoft uncovers, combats unique Israeli malware DevilsTongue
(Windows Phone Central)

Watch out for the latest threat. What you need to know The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has uncovered a new threat. The threat is DevilsTongue malware produced by an Israeli private-sector offensive actor. The offensive actor has been dubbed SOURGUM. As shared by the Microsoft Security Intelligence Twitter account, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has uncovered a new danger facing denizens of the web: SOURGUM and DevilsTongue. SOURGUM is MSTIC`s name for the Israeli-based private-sector offensive actor it`s uncovered. SOURGUM`s malware has been going after people worldwide, including human rights activists, journalists, politicians, and academics. Microsoft has issued protections against the malware strains, including a Windows software update. MSTIC`s report states that if Windows users have the July 2021 security update, they are protected. Of the over 100 victims Microsoft has identified, half were detected in Palestinian Authority. To give c...