Securityboulevard APT Hackers Target Indian Government with GOGITTER and GITSHELLPAD Malware
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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.
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