META & Pakistan Intelligence Insights Report, June 2025
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META & Pakistan Intelligence Insights Report, June 2025

From hacktivist escalations to multi-stage malware threats — June 2025 witnessed a sharp rise in cyber risk across the META and Pakistan regions.

From hacktivist escalations to multi-stage malware threats—June 2025 witnessed a sharp rise in cyber risk across the META and Pakistan regions.
Group-IB’s latest Intelligence Insights report dives deep into the most pressing threats, revealing cyber trends, major incidents, and sector-specific attacks shaping the regional threat landscape.

What’s Inside:

Hacktivist Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions:Hacktivist Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions:

A 46% spike in hacktivist chatter following the Israel–Iran escalation, with tactical cyberstrikes affecting crypto exchanges, emergency alerts, and regional navigation systems.

New Malware Identified in the GCC:New Malware Identified in the GCC:

Discovery of DarkBlinder’s first-stage payload (HTTPServiceHandler.dll), signaling an ongoing multi-stage infection campaign sourced in the region.

Ransomware Activity Breakdown:Ransomware Activity Breakdown:

Key threat actors and sectors targeted—banking, healthcare, military, and government.

Massive Data Compromises:Massive Data Compromises:

Insights into stolen account credentials and payment card data, and which malware families are most active across META & Pakistan.

Phishing Alert: Phishing Alert: "Declaration Trap" Campaign:

A scam impersonating EU tax authorities to steal wallet seed phrases via Inferno Drainer smart contract kits.