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SideCopy Broadens India Targeting to Academia With ReverseRAT Spear-Phishing

Newseze Wire·Tue, Sep 22, 7:52 AMWire: The Hacker News
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SideCopy Broadens India Targeting to Academia With ReverseRAT Spear-Phishing

The threat actor known as SideCopy has been observed using spear-phishing lures to target academic institutions in India, expanding their strategic focus beyond government entities. "SideCopy campaign operations typically initiate throug…

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