APT Attacks Target Indian Government Using GOGITTER, GITSHELLPAD, and GOSHELL

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APT Hackers Target Indian Government with GOGITTER and GITSHELLPAD Malware In September 2025, advanced persistent threat actors from Pakistan launched coordinated cyberattacks against Indian government organizations using the GOGITTER tool and GITSHELLPAD malware. This campaign, known as Gopher Strike, marks a significant escalation in cyber operations aimed at sensitive government infrastructure. 3 sources 52