A sophisticated malware campaign dubbed “HollowQuill” has emerged as a significant threat to academic institutions and government agencies worldwide. The attack leverages weaponized PDF documents disguised as research papers, grant applications, or official government communiques to entice unsuspecting victims into initiating the infection chain. The malware employs advanced social engineering tactics to increase its success […]
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A sophisticated campaign by the Pakistan-linked SideCopy Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group has emerged since late December 2024, targeting critical Indian government sectors with enhanced tactics. The group has significantly expanded its scope beyond traditional defense and maritime sectors to now include entities under railway, oil & gas, and external affairs ministries, demonstrating an alarming […]
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