Overview

• Seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, primarily linked to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, and the Middle East, were identified as orchestrating the attacks.
• Attackers deployed advanced tactics, including malware campaigns, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, GPS spoofing, and website defacements.
• Malware codenamed 'Dance Of Hillary' and 'Calls From Military' targeted mobile phones of Indian defense personnel and journalists.
• The cyber onslaught decreased but did not cease after a no-fire agreement between India and Pakistan, prompting ongoing vigilance and infrastructure upgrades.
• Reports like 'Road of Sindoor' and 'Echoes of Pahalgam' detail attack patterns and mitigation strategies, emphasizing inter-agency coordination and preparedness.