Transparent Tribe

Threat Actor
19 incidents First seen 2026-02-05 Last seen 2026-10-28
Overview

Transparent Tribe is a suspected Pakistan-based threat group that has been active since at least 2013, primarily targeting diplomatic, defense, and research organizations in India and Afghanistan.

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At a glance
peak priority 170 14 techniques 5 tools & malware in ATT&CK since 2021-09-02 updated 2026-07-31 · v1.2
Activity by month (incidents)
2026-022026-10
Sectors targeted
government · 9finance · 7education · 4defense · 3energy · 3telecommunications · 3automotive · 1cryptocurrency · 1manufacturing · 1media · 1
Countries targeted
IN · 13PK · 13AF · 12BD · 10LK · 10MV · 10NP · 10BT · 9MX · 7BR · 5AR · 4BO · 4
Origin
PK · 13AF · 12BD · 11IN · 11LK · 11MV · 11
Kinds of incident
Malware & Botnets · 13State-Sponsored & Espionage · 4Cyberattack (general) · 3Exploited Vulnerability · 1Industry & Policy · 1Phishing & Social Engineering · 1
Techniques seen in incidents
Espionage · 15Phishing · 12T1588.001 - Malware · 9Ransomware · 5Reconnaissance · 4T1059.001 - PowerShell · 4T1059.007 - JavaScript · 4Exfiltration · 3Social Engineering · 3Botnet · 2T1059.006 - Python · 2T1566 - Phishing · 2Ddos · 1Impersonate · 1
Related malware
Grandoreiro · 5Cobalt Strike · 2Havoc · 2Bandook · 1BeaverTail · 1Black Basta · 1BlackCat · 1Crimson · 1
Related CVEs
CVE-2023-49105 · 1CVE-2024-2800 · 1CVE-2024-28000 · 1CVE-2024-6387 · 1CVE-2025-64721 · 1CVE-2026-0257 · 1
ATT&CK techniques by tactic (14)
resource development T1583.001 Domains T1584.001 Domains T1608.004 Drive-by Target
initial access T1189 Drive-by Compromise T1566.001 Spearphishing Attachment T1566.002 Spearphishing Link
execution T1059.005 Visual Basic T1203 Exploitation for Client Execution T1204.001 Malicious Link T1204.002 Malicious File
command and control T1568 Dynamic Resolution
stealth T1027.013 Encrypted/Encoded File T1036.005 Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location T1564.001 Hidden Files and Directories
Tools & malware it uses
CrimsonDarkCometnjRATObliqueRATPeppy
Campaigns attributed to it
C0011
Incident timeline
2026-10-28
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2026-10-15
AI Slop Isn't Just for Social Media; It's Ruining Cyberattacks, Too
2026-09-18
Transparent Tribe Deploys New Rust Backdoor Using Private GitHub Repositories for C2
2026-08-26
Android Malware Hijacks Update System for Car Head Units
2026-08-20
Pakistan's Transparent Tribe Refreshes Toolset for Afghan Cyberattacks
2026-08-20
'Grandoreiro' Malware Resurfaces With Mexico Campaign
2026-08-16
APT36 Suspected in PATCHCORD Espionage Campaign Using Google Sheets C2
2026-08-13
New PATCHCORD Backdoor Targets Afghan Telecom and Indian Critical Infrastructure
2026-06-04
Pakistan Spies on Afghan Finance Ministry With Xeno RAT
2026-06-04
Pakistan Spies on Afghan Finance Ministry With Xeno RAT
2026-06-02
Pakistan-Linked SideCopy Targets Afghanistan Finance Ministry with Xeno RAT
2026-05-31
Afghan finance officials targeted by suspected Pakistani cyberespionage campaign
2026-03-06
Transparent Tribe Uses AI to Mass-Produce Malware Implants in Campaign Targeting India
2026-03-05
Pakistan-Linked APT36 Floods Indian Govt Networks With AI-Made ‘Vibeware’
2026-02-11
APT36 and SideCopy Launch Cross-Platform RAT Campaigns Against Indian Entities
2026-02-05
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