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APT36 Deploys Python-Based ELF Malware in Targeted Attacks on Indian Government Agencies

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2025 6:58 am
by Shane1145
Pakistan-linked cyberespionage group APT36 (Transparent Tribe) has escalated its campaign against Indian government institutions with the deployment of sophisticated Python-based ELF malware specifically designed to compromise Linux-based BOSS operating environments, according to research published by CYFIRMA.

The threat actor, historically focused on Windows systems, has demonstrated expanded technical maturity through multi-platform tooling that bypasses conventional security controls across heterogeneous government infrastructure.

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