On the prowl for mobile malware. [Research Saturday]

This week, we are joined by Asheer Malhotra and Vitor Ventura from Cisco Talos, and they are discussing "Operation Celestial Force employs mobile and desktop malware to target Indian entities." Cisco Talos revealed Operation Celestial Force, an espionage campaign by the Pakistani threat group "Cosmic Leopard," targeting Indian defense, government, and technology sectors.

Active for at least six years, the operation has recently increased its use of mobile malware and commercial spyware for surveillance.

The research can be found here:

• Operation Celestial Force employs mobile and desktop malware to target Indian entities