A previously unknown and sophisticated hacking group has engaged in highly targeted cyber-espionage against a host of South American and Asian governments since at least early 2015, according to new research from Symantec. The hacking group called Sowbug, named after a sneaky but successful critter, has been conducting highly targeted attacks, according to Symantec, against organizations and governments in Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Brunei and Malaysia. Judging by the incidents being investigated, Sowbug’s goal appears to be very specific information on foreign policy and diplomacy in South America and Southeast Asia. It’s an exceptional event because this type of espionage is relatively rare in those regions, compared with North America, Europe and other areas of Asia. Sowbug has been successful in attacks against targeted foreign ministries, the U.S.-based Symantec said. The targeted governments and organizations have been informed of the breaches, the company said, and several are currently investigating to see if further […]
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