threat-intel
China, India-Linked Hackers Both Targeted Same Pakistani Police Force
High
Summary
Chinese and Indian cyber espionage groups have been quietly targeting Pakistani law enforcement networks for over two years, with a particular focus on the Balochistan Police. The intrusions aimed to access sensitive data including biometric databases, criminal records, and citizen information, driven by geopolitical tensions and China's Belt and Road projects in Pakistan. The attackers used a variety of malware families, including PlugX, ShadowPad, Cobalt Strike, and Remcos, and deployed malicious updates to trick users into installing malware.
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