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APT36's cyber blitz on India. [Research Saturday]
Jun 29, 2024
Ismael Valenzuela, VP Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry, discusses APT36's cyber attacks on India's government, defense, and aerospace sectors using evolving toolkits and exploiting web services like Telegram and Google Drive. Evidence suggests alignment with Pakistan's interests. The discussion covers Transparent Tribe's tactics, targeting strategies, diverse tools, and the geopolitical impact on cybersecurity defense.
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- Transparent Tribe targets Indian government, defense, and aerospace sectors using evolving toolkits and exploiting web services like Telegram and Google Drive.
- Organization should enhance security measures beyond Windows, considering protection for Linux and macOS, by developing a tailored threat model based on potential adversaries and implementing a holistic defense strategy.
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Transparent Tribe - Targeting Indian Defense and Aerospace Sectors
Transparent Tribe, a group active for about a decade, employs open-source and commodity malware tools. They target India primarily using phishing and waterhole attacks, often leveraging fake social media profiles. Reports suggest a potential link to the Pakistani military, targeting government and human rights activists.
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