Seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups associated with Pakistan attempted to infiltrate Indian infrastructure, resulting in a staggering 99.99% failure rate despite launching over 1.5 million cyberattacks. Identified by Maharashtra Cyber, these groups employed various tactics including malware, DDoS attacks, GPS spoofing, and misinformation campaigns, with only 150 attacks achieving success and causing negligible disruption. 1. APT36 (Transparent Tribe): Known for cyber espionage since 2013, it targets Indian defense and government sectors using CrimsonRAT malware via spear-phishing. 2. Pakistan Cyber Force: Claimed breaches of Military Engineering Services and Manohar Parrikar Institute, and defaced Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited’s website with Pakistan’s flag. 3. Team Insane PK: Targeted Indian Army websites, like the Army College of Nursing, with provocative messaging. ...
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