Indian hack-for-hire firm, Appin Software Security, has been facilitating cyberattacks globally since 2009, targeting government officials and corporations, according to a report by SentinelOne. The company utilizes third-party contractors and various methods like data theft, malware, phishing, and intrusion tools for these operations. The firm also used the freelancing platform Upwork to facilitate malware acquisition.
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