Pakistan-Linked APT36 Targets Indian Government Networks with AI-Generated Malware

Bitdefender research identified that the Pakistan-linked advanced persistent threat group APT36 (also known as Transparent Tribe) is targeting Indian government networks using AI-generated malware dubbed "vibeware." The group leverages trusted cloud services, including Google Sheets, as part of its attack infrastructure. The campaign specifically aims at Indian officials, though no specific timeline, technical indicators, or quantified impacts were disclosed. The use of generative AI to create malicious tools marks a tactical evolution in APT36’s operations. No CVE IDs or additional technical details about the malware were provided in the report.