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.

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