Chinese hackers use SparroWocky malware in govt espionage attacks

Chinese hackers use SparroWocky malware in govt espionage attacks

The China-linked espionage group FamousSparrow has been using a new backdoor named SparroWocky in attacks on government organizations in Latin America.

FamousSparrow Deploys New SparroWocky Backdoor Against Latin American Governments

China-aligned advanced persistent threat group FamousSparrow has replaced its long-running SparrowDoor implant with a new modular C++ backdoor,… Read more →

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The China-linked espionage group FamousSparrow has been using a new backdoor named SparroWocky in attacks on government organizations in Latin America. The operations have been ongoing for more than a year, with the new malware replacing the previously used SparrowDoor custom backdoor. ESET researchers observed SparroWocky in attacks targeting organizations in Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!

FamousSparrow Exploits Public-Facing Exchange Servers to Deploy SparroWocky Backdoor

FamousSparrow has introduced a new backdoor called SparroWocky after breaking into public-facing Microsoft Exchange servers. The campaign shows how a known espionage group can turn an exposed email system into a quiet, long-term entry point inside a government network. The impact extends beyond the first host, because email servers commonly hold sensitive messages and trusted […]

ESET Research: China-aligned FamousSparrow expands operations in Latin America, targets governments with new backdoor

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