How to Detect Sneaky NSA 'Quantum Insert' Attacks

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How to Detect Sneaky NSA 'Quantum Insert' Attacks

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https://www.wired.com/2015/04/researche ... ert-hacks/

Among all of the NSA hacking operations exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden over the last two years, one in particular has stood out for its sophistication and stealthiness. Known as Quantum Insert, the man-on-the-side hacking technique has been used to great effect since 2005 by the NSA and its partner spy agency, Britain's GCHQ, to hack into high-value, hard-to-reach systems and implant malware.

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