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Mysterious hacking group Careto was run by the Spanish government

May 24, 2025
Discover the shocking revelations about the mysterious hacking group Careto, believed to be a covert operation by the Spanish government. Their advanced malware capabilities and targeting methods that focus on sensitive data are analyzed. Comparisons are drawn between Careto and other well-known government hacking entities like the NSA and CIA. Additionally, there's buzz around Digg founder Kevin Rose's interest in purchasing Pocket from Mozilla, adding an intriguing twist to the tech landscape.
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Careto Linked to Spain Government

  • The hacking group Careto, also called Coreto, was an advanced operation linked internally to the Spanish government.
  • It rivals well-known Western government hackers like NSA's Equation Group and France's Animal Farm.
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