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Pakistan-Linked APT36 Floods Indian Govt Networks With AI-Made ‘Vibeware’
Bitdefender research reveals Pakistani group APT36 is using AI-generated vibeware and trusted cloud services like Google Sheets to target Indian officials.
March 5, 2026
Pakistan’s Top News Channels Hacked and Hijacked With Anti-Military Messages
Major Pakistani TV channels, including Geo News and ARY News, were hit by a coordinated cyberattack on 1 March 2026. Hackers took control of live satellite feeds to display unauthorised messages. Read more about the breach, the regional impact, and the reported counter-cyber response.
March 2, 2026
Bitter APT Exploiting Old WinRAR Vulnerability in New Backdoor Attacks
South Asian hacking group Bitter (APT-Q-37) is deploying a C# backdoor using two new methods: a WinRAR flaw and malicious Office XLAM files, targeting government and military sectors.
October 22, 2025
Chinese APT Phantom Taurus Targeted MS Exchange Servers Over 3 Years
Cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 say Chinese APT Phantom Taurus breached Microsoft Exchange servers for years using a backdoor to spy on diplomats and defense data.
September 30, 2025
Scammers Compromised by Own Malware, Expose $4.67M Operation
CloudSEK uncovered a Pakistan-based family cybercrime network that spread infostealers via pirated software, netting $4.67M and millions of…
August 16, 2025
Pakistan’s Transparent Tribe Hits Indian Defence with Linux Malware
Pakistan’s APT36 Transparent Tribe uses phishing and Linux malware to target Indian defence systems running BOSS Linux says Cyfirma.
July 8, 2025
HeartSender Cybercrime Network Dismantled in Joint US-Dutch Operation
Massive Pakistani cybercrime network HeartSender has been shut down in a joint US-Dutch operation. Learn how their phishing…
January 31, 2025
Operation Shipwrecked: US Seizes PopeyeTools Marketplace, Charges 3
The US Department of Justice has taken down PopeyeTools, a major online marketplace used by cybercriminals to sell…
November 21, 2024
New Android Spyware Steals Data from Gamers and TikTok Users
Transparent Tribe Expands Android Spyware Arsenal: Gamers, Weapons Fans, and TikTok Users Targeted!
July 4, 2024
Chinese ‘Smishing Triad’ Group Targets Pakistanis with SMS Phishing
Protect yourself from Smishing attacks in Pakistan! Smishing Triad, a notorious cybercriminal group, is targeting Pakistani bank customers with fake Pakistan Post messages. Learn how to identify and avoid these scams to protect your financial information.
June 13, 2024