APT Hackers Attacking Indian Government Using GOGITTER Tool and GITSHELLPAD Malware

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • January 27, 2026

Advanced persistent threat actors operating from Pakistan have launched coordinated attacks against Indian government organizations using newly discovered tools and malware designed to bypass security defenses. The campaign, identified as Gopher Strike, emerged in September 2025 and represents a significant escalation in targeted cyber operations against sensitive government infrastructure. This coordinated assault demonstrates the growing […]

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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

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