Pakistan Spies on Afghan Finance Ministry With Xeno RAT

Summary

Pakistani threat actors have targeted Afghanistan's Finance Ministry using Xeno RAT malware, exploiting the country's weak cybersecurity defenses. The attack demonstrates how standard TTPs and remote access trojans remain effective against organizations with poor security posture. Afghanistan's interconnected digital infrastructure provides minimal resistance to sophisticated state-sponsored espionage campaigns.

Indicators of Compromise

• malware — Xeno RAT

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