New PATCHCORD Backdoor Targets Afghan Telecom and Indian Critical Infrastructure
- Posted on August 13, 2026
- By The Hacker News
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In brief
A sophisticated cyber campaign attributed to APT36 has unveiled two new malware variants, PATCHCORD and SHEETCORD, specifically engineered to compromise telecom infrastructure in Afghanistan and critical systems across India. The attackers employ deceptive software tools and leverage Google Sheets as a command-and-control mechanism, demonstrating an evolving strategy to evade traditional security detection methods while maintaining persistent access to high-value targets.
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New PATCHCORD Backdoor Targets Afghan Telecom and Indian Critical Infrastructure
APT36-linked hackers target Afghan telecom and Indian networks with new PATCHCORD and SHEETCORD backdoors using fake tools and Google Sheets for C2.
