Startup surge sparks spy interest.

Acronis Threat Research Unit uncovered a Transparent Tribe campaign targeting Indian startups—particularly cybersecurity and OSINT firms—using startup-themed ISO files and malicious shortcuts to deploy a heavily obfuscated Crimson RAT capable of surveillance, data theft, and system control. The operation mirrors the group’s established espionage tactics and appears aimed at startups for their links to government, law enforcement, and sensitive intelligence networks.