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Behind the screen, a delicate balance of trust and deception plays out. Honey traps, once the preserve of espionage, have now insidiously spread into the digital realm, capitalizing on human emotions. What starts as a harmless-looking chat or friend...
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Overview Seqrite Labs, India’s largest Malware Analysis lab, has identified multiple cyber events linked to Operation Sindoor, involving state-sponsored APT activity and coordinated hacktivist operations. Observed tactics included spear phishing, deployment of malicious scripts, website defacements, and unauthorized data...
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Seqrite Labs APT team has discovered “Pahalgam Terror Attack” themed documents being used by the Pakistan-linked APT group Transparent Tribe (APT36) to target Indian Government and Defense personnel. The campaign involves both credential phishing and deployment of malicious payloads,...
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Cyber criminals in India are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit fear and trust. One alarming trend is the “Digital Arrest Scam,” where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement agencies or government officials to extort money or sensitive information. These scams...
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In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are evolving rapidly, organizations must rethink their approach to network security. Traditional security models, such as VPNs and perimeter-based defenses, are no longer sufficient to protect against sophisticated cyberattacks. This is where...
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Recently, Seqrite Lab saw a phishing campaign delivering formbook stealers through email attachments. Formbook, as seen since 2016, has evolved in many ways from stealth features to evasion techniques. Being sold on hacking forums as Malware as a Service,...
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In the cinematic tapestry of cybersecurity, where tales of intrigue and innovation collide, one story emerges from the shadows of the past. It’s a story that began in the early 1990s, during the DOS era, when computer viruses were...
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We are observing a rise in fake websites offering investment-related services. Many of these impersonate well-known brands by creating replicas of their official websites. Unsuspecting visitors interact with these fake websites, fall victim to scams, and lose large sums...
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Operation Cobalt Whisper: Threat Actor Targets Multiple Industries Across Hong Kong and Pakistan. Contents Introduction Key Targets. Industries Affected. Geographical Focus. Initial Findings. Looking into the decoy-document – I Looking into the decoy-document – II Infection Chain. Technical Analysis...
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In June 2024, a severe data breach shook South Korea’s armed forces. An insider accessed and leaked highly confidential personal information of the country’s undercover agents, jeopardizing their lives. Incidents like this have become common in today’s rapidly evolving...