🇮🇳India APT

Indian Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are involved in a range of cyber-espionage and cyber-attack activities, often focusing on national security, political, and economic interests. While less publicized compared to some other nation-state actors, these groups have demonstrated significant capabilities in cyber operations. Here is an overview of notable Indian APT groups and their activities:

Notable Indian APT Groups

1. APT40

   • Aliases: OceanLotus, Stardust Chollima

   • Affiliation: While primarily linked to Chinese interests, APT40 has shown collaboration with or influence from Indian operations.

   • Targets: Aerospace, energy, and petrochemical industries.

   • Notable Activities: Industrial espionage and attacks on critical infrastructure.

2. APT41

   • Aliases: Barium, Winnti

   • Affiliation: Chinese but has been known to interact with Indian operations.

   • Targets: Technology, healthcare, and other sectors.

   • Notable Activities: Cyber-espionage and financially motivated attacks.

3. Operation Gold Dust

   • Affiliation: Indian state-sponsored

   • Targets: Various national and international targets.

   • Notable Activities: Specific details are limited but involve cyber-espionage and intelligence gathering.

4. APT39

   • Aliases: Ongoing investigation and identification

   • Affiliation: Indian government-related

   • Targets: Government officials, political figures, and sensitive sectors.

   • Notable Activities: Espionage and surveillance operations, often involving malware and data exfiltration.

Characteristics and Tactics

• Phishing and Spear-Phishing: Use of phishing emails and social engineering techniques to compromise targets.

• Custom Malware: Development and deployment of custom malware tailored for specific espionage and cyber-attack objectives.

• Surveillance and Espionage: Focus on gathering intelligence related to political, economic, and defense sectors.