Pakistan’s Transparent Tribe Hits Indian Defence with Linux Malware

Pakistan’s APT36 Transparent Tribe is targeting Indian defense personnel and organizations using phishing and Linux malware. The malware, designed for BOSS Linux, is delivered through a compressed file containing a harmful ‘.desktop’ file that downloads and executes a malicious program while distracting the user with a PowerPoint file. This attack highlights the group’s evolving capabilities and poses a significant threat to vital government and defense networks.

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