A computer bug similar to spyware has been developed by the FBI to trace the source of cyber crimes, and it remains on a suspect’s machine forever. Next Gov reports, secret documents released under the Freedom of Information Act, reveal the names of agencies that have sought to use the software, including the U.S. Air Force. The software reportedly helped catch a hacker who broke into systems at Cisco, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and various other U.S. national laboratories in 2005.

This story is part of Federal News Radio’s daily Cybersecurity Update brought to you by Tripwire. For more cybersecurity news, click here.

Copyright © 2024 Federal News Network. All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.