OTX Threat: Tax Season, Open Season: Phishing and Malware Campaigns Targeting Indian Taxpayers

A sophisticated malware campaign is targeting Indian taxpayers during filing season by impersonating the Income Tax Department. Attackers distribute fake penalty notices via WhatsApp from unknown or compromised accounts, using forged Office Memorandums citing legitimate tax law sections and creating 72-hour deadlines to induce panic. The campaign delivers ITD.zip files containing malicious Android