India Electronics
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Pakistan-linked campaigns use new tradecraft to target Indian government in September 2025
Two campaigns codenamed Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack targeted Indian government entities in September 2025 using phishing and legitimate services for command and control. Malware included a Golang downloader, GitHub-based backdoors and a loader for Cobalt Strike.
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India orders messaging apps to require active SIM and periodic web re‑authentication
India’s telecom regulator has ordered messaging apps to bind accounts to an active SIM and force six‑hour web session logouts, citing risks from long‑lived sessions and cross‑border fraud; providers have 90 days to comply.
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Researchers: Stealit malware uses Node.js single-executable feature to spread
Fortinet researchers said the Stealit malware campaign is abusing Node.js’ experimental Single Executable Application feature and, in some variants, Electron, to distribute stealers and a RAT via counterfeit installers on file‑sharing sites.
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PhantomCard Android Trojan Uses NFC Relay to Enable Fraudulent Banking Transactions in Brazil
Authorities warn of PhantomCard, a new Android trojan that uses NFC relay technology to siphon card data and complete fraudulent banking transactions in Brazil. Distributed via fake card-protection apps on phishing pages, the threat is linked to a broader ecosystem of NFC fraud tools and a network of threat actors, underscoring rising global risk to…
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Chinese Cyber Syndicates Laundering Millions through India’s Financial System
A new report reveals that Chinese cyber syndicates are laundering over $580 million annually in India through illegal payment gateways and fake apps, posing a significant risk to the country’s financial security and economic trust.
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Pakistan-based Cyber Espionage Group Targets Indian Defence with New Linux Malware
A recent cyber espionage operation by the Pakistan-based group APT36 is targeting Indian defence personnel using sophisticated Linux malware that exploits phishing tactics and malicious software designed specifically for Linux environments.
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TAG-140 Group Targets Indian Government with New DRAT V2 Malware
The TAG-140 hacking group has been identified as a serious threat to Indian governmental organizations, employing a sophisticated new version of a remote access trojan called DRAT V2. This group has augmented its operations by spoofing official portals and evolving its malware capabilities, raising alarms about national security.
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Indian Police Crack Down on Cybercriminal Syndicate with Ties to Southeast Asia
Andhra Pradesh police arrest 33 individuals involved in a cybercrime syndicate modeled after Southeast Asian operations, revealing a complex fraud scheme targeting customers in the US, Australia, and the UK.
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China Acknowledges Cyberattacks on U.S. Infrastructure Amid Growing Tensions
A recent report reveals that Chinese officials acknowledged their country’s involvement in cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure during a meeting with U.S. officials. The admission comes amid rising tensions over Taiwan and highlights China’s cyber operations strategy. In related news, Alibaba Cloud expands overseas while India implements a significant subsidy scheme for electronics manufacturing.
