Pakistan-linked Malware Campaign Evolves to Target Windows, Android, and macOS

June 13, 2024 at 06:48AM Threat actors with ties to Pakistan are behind a long-running malware campaign named Operation Celestial Force, utilizing Android and Windows-based malware administered through a tool called GravityAdmin. The cybersecurity community attributes the intrusion to an adversary known as Cosmic Leopard, with indications that it targets users in the Indian subcontinent. … Read more

Pakistani Hacking Team ‘Celestial Force’ Spies on Indian Gov’t, Defense

June 13, 2024 at 06:08AM A new report from Cisco Talos details a group called “Cosmic Leopard,” operating as “Operation Celestial Force,” which has been conducting cyber espionage against Indian government and defense entities for at least six years. The group’s tactics include using malware like GravityRAT and HeavyLift to target individuals and organizations. Preventative … Read more