26-04-2025
Pahalgam Attack: Cybersecurity Alert Issued To Secure Digital Assets After Pakistan-Based Hackers Strike
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On Friday, Pakistan-based hackers Team Insane PK defaced the homepage of the Army College of Nursing with images related to the recent Pahalgam massacre and of militant Burhan Wani
A Pakistan-based hacker group has targeted the Army College of Nursing after an attempt to breach the G20 website, prompting the Indian government to issue a cybersecurity alert. All government ministries, departments, and agencies have been directed to strengthen their cyber defences to prevent further breaches.
Sources indicate that the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has compiled an internal report in the wake of the latest cyberattack, which came shortly after the terror attack in Pahalgam. The agency suspects that more cyberattacks—particularly on critical infrastructure—may be imminent, potentially as part of a broader cyber warfare strategy.
An alert reviewed by News18 advises all departments to urgently enhance their cybersecurity protocols. They have been instructed to follow Cyber Hygiene Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) and implement robust protective measures to prevent unauthorised access and data breaches.
On Friday, the Pakistan-based hacker group Team Insane PK defaced the homepage of the Army College of Nursing. The homepage displayed the message 'You are hacked!" along with images related to the recent Pahalgam massacre and of militant Burhan Wani.
Authorities are treating this not only as a cybercrime but also as a psychological warfare tactic aimed at destabilising Indian institutions. Investigations are underway, and steps are being taken to trace the origin and network of the hacker group.
First Published:
April 26, 2025, 10:24 IST
