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APT36 Malware Campaign Targets Indian Government via Windows LNK Files

First seen 31 Dec 2025, 14:24 UTC •GbhackersCyberpressCybersecuritynews •52

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APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, has initiated a malware campaign targeting Indian government entities by exploiting Windows LNK shortcut files. The campaign begins with spear-phishing emails containing a ZIP archive titled 'Online JLPT Exam Dec 2025.zip,' aimed at deceiving officials into opening the malicious attachment.

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