FamousSparrow Flies Again: China’s Cyber Espionage Flock Returns with a Vengeance
FamousSparrow, a China-linked hacking group, resurfaces with a vengeance, targeting organizations across the Americas. Once quiet since 2022, the cyber espionage group now unleashes a revamped arsenal, including new SparrowDoor backdoor versions. ESET’s report highlights FamousSparrow’s audacious return, proving you can’t keep a sparrow down for long.
Hot Take:
Looks like FamousSparrow is back from its “gap year” with a vengeance, and it’s got a brand new bag—of hacking tools! If you thought they were out of the game, think again. They’re the Rolling Stones of the cyber world: old-school, but still rockin’ hard!
Key Points:
– FamousSparrow, a China-linked hacking group, is back active after a hiatus.
– The group has targeted organizations in the US, Mexico, and Honduras.
– FamousSparrow was previously known for exploiting the ProxyLogon vulnerability.
– New reports suggest FamousSparrow is not the same as Ghost Emperor, but they share some tactics.
– Their latest arsenal includes revamped versions of the SparrowDoor backdoor and other custom tools.