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Hackers Using Fake Income Tax Department’s Notice to Deploy Malware

📅 27 April 2026 at 12:37 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
Hackers Using Fake Income Tax Department’s Notice to Deploy Malware

A new phishing campaign is actively targeting Indian taxpayers and businesses by impersonating the Income Tax Department of India. Threat actors have built convincing fake websites that look nearly identical to official government portals, using urgent language to pressure victims into downloading malware-laced files without hesitation. The attack relies on a fraudulent website displaying the […] The post Hackers Using Fake Income Tax Department’s Notice to Deploy Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

Threat actors impersonated the Income Tax Department of India, creating fake websites that mimic official government portals to deploy malware-laced files, targeting Indian taxpayers and businesses.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Indian taxpayers' and businesses' computers
Attack Vectors
Fake websites with malicious downloads
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Indian taxpayers and businesses
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Verify authenticity of government notifications before downloading files
2Use antivirus software to scan downloaded files for malware
3Regularly update operating systems and applications with the latest security patches

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