Beware: Symantec Says New Malware Used for Surveillance

Regin is a sophisticated malware discovered by Symantec, active since 2008. It targets various countries, primarily Russia and Saudi Arabia, and sectors like individuals, telecoms, and energy. Regin's capabilities include capturing screenshots, stealing passwords, and creating fake websites. Its complexity suggests nation state involvement, with potential suspects being the US, China, or Israel. The malware is hard to detect due to its anti-forensics features.

What capabilities does Regin have that make it difficult to detect?

Why do experts believe Regin is created by a nation state?