Swiss prosecutors conduct spying probe amid suspicions hotels hosting Iran talks are targeted
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Swiss prosecutors say they are conducting an espionage investigation amid suspicions that Swiss hotels hosting talks on Iran's nuclear program have been targeted in a cyber-spying campaign.
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm, said this week it uncovered the campaign and that the malware was so sophisticated it must have been created by a government.
Andre Marty, a spokesman for Swiss federal prosecutors, said Thursday that Switzerland's investigation is directed against persons unknown and was opened following a report from the Swiss intelligence agency. He said in an emailed response that a search took place in Geneva on May 12 during which unspecified information technology material was seized.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Most of the Iran talks over recent months have taken place in Switzerland and Austria.