PapRAT Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets South Asia with Windows-Based Attack Chains
India-linked threat actor leverages legitimate Windows functionality in three distinct campaigns, researchers report
Key Takeaways
- PapRAT is a cyber espionage campaign attributed to an India-linked threat group.
- Attacks target organizations across South Asia.
- Three distinct attack chains leverage legitimate Windows functionality.
- Specific exploitation techniques and victim details are not fully detailed in current reporting.
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