Malware With Mars Rover Code Used to Target India-Afghanistan Relations: Report

A high profile Indian diplomat, the Ambassador to Afghanistan, was recently the target of a security attack. The malware was reportedly delivered via an email that was crafted and spoofed to look like it was sent by Manohar Parrikar, Defence Minister of India. The attack was initiated on December 24, 2015, reports security firm Palo Alto Networks, which obtained a copy of the email. The imposter congratulated the Ambassador to Afghanistan for efficiently spearheading various development projects in the country.
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