Indian cybersecurity teams have successfully thwarted cyber attacks on four defence-affiliated facilities, allegedly carried out by Pakistan-based hacker groups. The attackers attempted to deface websites, disrupt online services, and harvest personal information from platforms linked to the Indian armed forces.
According to intelligence assessments, the cyber attacks targeted the websites of two Army Public Schools, the Army Welfare Housing Organisation database, and the Indian Air Force Placement Organisation. The attackers, operating under the name ‘IOK Hacker’ or the ‘Internet of Khilafah,’ sought to spread inflammatory propaganda and execute distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Despite their efforts, Indian cybersecurity teams swiftly detected and mitigated the intrusions. The affected websites were promptly isolated, and restorative action was taken to prevent further disruptions. Officials confirmed that no operational or classified networks were compromised at any stage.
The incident underscores the persistent cyber threats faced by India, particularly from adversarial state-linked groups. Experts emphasize the need for continuous vigilance and robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
As tensions between India and Pakistan remain high, cybersecurity remains a crucial component of national security, ensuring that hostile cyber activities do not disrupt essential operations.
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