APT36 Targets Indian Government with Linux Desktop File Malware Attacks

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The Pakistani-linked threat group Transparent Tribe (APT36) is targeting Indian government entities using sophisticated spear-phishing campaigns and weaponized desktop shortcuts on Windows and Linux systems to deploy malware, steal credentials, and maintain persistent access.
- Transparent Tribe Targets Indian Govt With Weaponized Desktop Shortcuts via Phishing The Hacker News
- APT36: Targets Indian BOSS Linux Systems with Weaponized AutoStart Files CYFIRMA
- APT36 hackers abuse Linux .desktop files to install malware in new attacks BleepingComputer
- Pakistani Hackers Back at Targeting Indian Government Entities SecurityWeek
- Pakistan-linked APT36 abuses Linux .desktop files to drop custom malware in new campaign Security Affairs
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