New Malware 'Rover' Targets Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan

On December 24, 2015, Unit 42 identified a targeted attack, delivered via email, on a high profile Indian diplomat, an Ambassador to Afghanistan. The body and content of the email suggest that it was crafted and spoofed to look like it was sent by the current Defence Minister of India, Mr. Manohar Parrikar, commending the Ambassador on his contributions and success.

India has been a key nation in building and funding Afghanistan’s infrastructure and economic develo...