#FamousSparrow
This archive brings together reporting on one of the better-known digital espionage operations tracked by the security community, with emphasis on its tactics, technical evolution, and targeting patterns. Readers will find analysis, follow-up coverage, and regional context for Latin America, including attribution debates and defensive guidance against advanced campaigns.
ESET detects FamousSparrow activity in South America
ESET reported FamousSparrow activity in South America between April and September 2026. The report does not name specific victims.
Nov 2, 2026 · 2 min
FamousSparrow Targets Latin American Governments
ESET links FamousSparrow to Latin American government targets using SparroWocky, a modular backdoor it identified.
Oct 15, 2026 · 2 min
Peru Named in FamousSparrow Campaign
ESET linked FamousSparrow to a campaign using the new SparroWocky backdoor. CYFIRMA said Peru is among the targets.
Oct 3, 2026 · 2 min
FamousSparrow Uses SparroWocky in Latin America
ESET links FamousSparrow to a SparroWocky campaign against Latin American governments, with eight territories and 90% of targets in the region.
Sep 28, 2026 · 38 min
FamousSparrow Uses SparroWocky Against Latin America
ESET links a regional spying campaign to FamousSparrow and its new SparroWocky backdoor, with Peru among the targets.
Sep 21, 2026 · 42 min
FamousSparrow targets Latin American governments
ESET linked FamousSparrow to SparroWocky campaigns against public agencies in Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and other countries.
Sep 19, 2026 · 4 min