Appin

Threat Actor updated a month ago (2024-09-06T22:17:43.027Z)
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Appin, an Indian hack-for-hire group, has been identified as a significant threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape. Investigations by Reuters have linked Appin to numerous data theft incidents, including those at Telenor and involving a Zurich-based consultant. An exhaustive analysis of data by a cybersecurity firm further corroborated these links, showing near-conclusive evidence of Appin's involvement. Despite these findings, both Appin and its co-founder, Rajat Khare, have vehemently denied any allegations of misconduct. Appin is recognized as a pioneering entity in India's hack-for-hire industry, with factors such as rebranding, employee transitions, and the widespread dissemination of skills contributing to this reputation. SentinelOne, a cybersecurity company, found evidence of Appin carrying out defacement attacks on sites associated with the Sikh religious minority community in India and data theft from Pakistani and Chinese government officials. While Appin's hacking operations may appear informal and technically crude at times, they have proven highly successful for their customers, impacting world affairs significantly. Despite the initial entity 'Appin' no longer existing, it can be seen as the progenitor from which several present-day hack-for-hire enterprises have emerged. Appin's influence is so pervasive that much of the current Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity in India still links back to the original Appin group of companies in one form or another. This underscores the continued relevance and potential threat posed by entities tracing their origins to Appin, necessitating ongoing vigilance and investigation into their activities.
Description last updated: 2024-09-06T22:15:48.443Z
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The Operation Hangover Threat Actor is associated with Appin. Operation Hangover, also known as the Patchwork Group, is a threat actor operation identified for executing actions with malicious intent. This operation has been linked to various cyber-attacks and espionage campaigns, including one on Telenor. The cybersecurity industry has drawn connections betweUnspecified
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The Mycommando Threat Actor is associated with Appin. MyCommando, a threat actor associated with Appin, has been investigated by journalists from Reuters for its malicious activities. A threat actor is a human entity that executes actions with harmful intent and can range from an individual to a private company or a government entity. In the case of MyUnspecified
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