Indian Army foils Pak-based actors' cyberspace breach attempt
The four websites were immediately secured, and the restoration process began. No damage was reported to any sensitive or operational network during this period.Among the targets, the Army Public School Srinagar website faced the most aggressive attack, including a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) strike that briefly disrupted its services. However, cybersecurity teams were able to stabilise the system without major impact.The Indian Army has been reiterating that it is constantly upgrading its cyber preparedness. The Army said that its objective is not only to safeguard operational systems but also to protect every digital platform linked to soldiers and their families.This comes after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed when terrorists opened fire in Baisaran meadow. Following the attack, India initiated many countermeasures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.advertisementIndia also banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including some leading channels like Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News, and Geo News.
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