Turns out the ‘Flame’ malware that was detected on computers in the Middle East, namely, Iran, in May does more than just snoop on and steal user information: It’s also capable of deleting certain files, according to researchers at U.S. cybersecurity firm Symantec, Reuters reported late Thursday. Another security expert consulted, from the firm Unisys, said that such deletion could have an affect on physical infrastructure.
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