A recent report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed the existence of a new Windows spyware named Dante, targeting victims in Russia and Belarus. This spyware has been attributed to Memento Labs, a surveillance technology company based in Milan. Memento’s CEO, Paolo Lezzi, confirmed to TechCrunch that the spyware in question does belong to Memento.
Lezzi stated that a government client was responsible for the exposure of Dante, citing the use of an outdated version that will no longer be supported after this year. He expressed surprise, mentioning that he believed the customer had ceased using the spyware. Despite having warned customers about Kaspersky detecting Dante infections since December 2024, Memento plans to reiterate its request for all clients to discontinue the use of its Windows spyware.
Memento now focuses on developing spyware for mobile platforms and occasionally deals with zero-day exploits sourced from external developers. Lezzi’s disclosure sheds light on the challenges and risks associated with the surveillance technology industry in today’s digital landscape.
Source: TechCrunch