Newsletter: Acronis TRU Reveals SideWinder’s Geofenced Malware Targeting Regional Defense and Financial Bodies

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has uncovered a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign orchestrated by the SideWinder Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, targeting key government and military institutions across South Asia. The latest campaign, which came to light in early 2025, focuses on high-value organizations in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, including Sri Lanka’s elite 55 Division of the Army and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).