APT36 Suspected in PATCHCORD Espionage Campaign Using Google Sheets C2

A new espionage campaign, dubbed PATCHCORD, targets Afghan telecom and South Asian infrastructure using fake VPN tools and Google Sheets for command and control. This sophisticated attack demonstrates advanced evasion techniques, including hijacking browser shortcuts for persistence and utilizing Google Sheets to blend malicious traffic with legitimate operations. Developers and security professionals should be aware of these evolving C2 methods and the potential for AI-assisted malware development.

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