Pakistan-Linked APT Deploys GOGITTER, GITSHELLPAD In Strikes On Indian Government

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Pakistan-Linked APT Deploys GOGITTER, GITSHELLPAD In Strikes On Indian Government

Cyberpress • January 27, 2026

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In September 2025, researchers spotted two fresh attacks from a Pakistan-based threat actor . They hit Indian officials with spear-phishing.

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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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T1566 - Spearphishing

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