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Operation Sindoor – Anatomy of a Digital Siege

· Published 04/06/2025 20:39 · Modified 05/06/2025 01:16

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Published
04/06/2025 20:39
Modified
05/06/2025 01:16
Tags
2025-06-04 apt ares rat crimson rat cyber espionage data exfiltration ddos hacktivism hybrid warfare operation sindoor spear-phishing website defacement
Related entities
1 intrusion sets (apt), 7 techniques (mitre), 6 others

Description

, a coordinated cyber campaign targeting critical Indian sectors, involved state-sponsored activity and hacktivist operations. The campaign utilized spear phishing, malicious scripts, website defacements, and data leaks. APT36, a Pakistan-aligned threat group, deployed advanced tactics including the for . The operation targeted defense, government IT, healthcare, telecom, and education sectors. Hacktivists conducted parallel disruptive attacks, using and defacements. The campaign revealed a convergence of and ideological warfare, showcasing the evolution of modern cyber conflicts. It resulted in , service disruptions, and website defacements, significantly impacting India's cybersecurity landscape and public trust.

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