The identity of the spies remains unclear, though the hacking tool is capable of collecting vast amounts of data.

“We are trying to illuminate the network, trying to figure out how they’re communicating, what they’re using, where the money might be flowing," Brig. Gen. Len Anderson…

The unrelated efforts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East are the latest examples of how the social media giant's reach is exploited.

The findings come as Qatar faces significant geopolitical struggles, including a trade blockade established by its neighbors.