Environmental actvisits, anti-net neutrality groups and investment services were among the intended targets.

It shows how one piece of code is still inspiring criminals years after law enforcement identified it as pernicious.

Verizon’s DBIR has emerged in the past generation as a reliable way of assessing corporate cybersecurity threats and defenses.

The notice did not cite any specific security incidents which may have inspired the bulletin.

It could only be a matter of time before the hackers begin using the malware against banking customers.

Exactly how the bureau is working with tech firms remains unclear.