Italian defence firms hit by suspected Indian state-backed hackers (DigWatch)

An advanced persistent threat (APT) group with suspected ties to India has been accused of targeting Italian defence companies in a cyber-espionage campaign. Security researchers found that the hackers used phishing emails and malicious documents to infiltrate networks, stealing sensitive data. The attacks, believed to be state-sponsored, align with growing concerns about nation state cyber operations targeting critical industries.

Italian defence firms hit by suspected Indian state-backed hackers | Digital Watch Observatory