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Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Security sources reveal details of Pakistan's massive cyberattack against India
Security sources have shared details regarding major cyber counter-offensive by Pakistan, under Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, launched in response to Indian aggression, targeting key infrastructure sectors across India. The cyber wing of Pakistan's armed forces was 'actively involved' in the operation, inflicted significant disruptions across multiple Indian domains, including power infrastructure and petroleum systems, they added. Security sources reavealed that the Pakistani cyber team caused severe damage to Indian communications, disabling official government emails and the OTP infrastructure, adding that the national communications suffered heavy disruption. Read More:Pakistan and India agree to immediate ceasefire Sources confirmed that India's surveillance systems were also reportedly compromised. Hackers destroyed communication hardware and defaced numerous Indian websites, they added. Servers at Indian airports were taken down, impacting the Indian Air Force's communications and interrupting railway systems across several regions, sources further revealed. They said the Pakistani team gained access to India's national, eastern, northern, and western load dispatch centres, temporarily disabling systems, adding that the breach cut electricity to approximately 80% of Indian consumers for a limited period. According to internal reports, over 4,600 power feeders in Maharashtra, 3,600 in Uttar Pradesh, and more than 600 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) were hacked and disconnected. In Indian Punjab, two AI-powered servers at the load dispatch centre were disabled. Meanwhile, in Karnataka, more than 235 solar and wind grid stations were hacked and rendered inoperative. Read More:Pakistan downs five Indian fighter jets in retaliation for India's missile attack Sources shared that the databases of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) and Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGPL) were also targeted. Over 4,400 government and public-sector communication routers were also brought down, they added. Sources further revealed that a large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack was launched on major Indian government, military, air force, stock exchange, and public-sector servers. The attack paralysed internal communications and email/OTP workflows. 'More than 3,500 CCTV cameras installed in government buildings, hospitals, highways, and public zones were also reportedly hacked,' they added. In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), over 250 key ISP routers were compromised, resulting in localised internet outages, sources said. The operation accessed and extracted data from over 90 government and corporate sector websites, including those belonging to the Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Border Security Force, Unique Identification Authority of India, and Indian Railways. Moreover, airport servers in Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata were among those hacked, sources stated. The Indian Air Force's communication systems across its northern, southern, and western commands were disrupted while Indian Railways also experienced operational delays due to compromised servers. Read More: Pakistan Army announces conclusion of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos Pakistan Armed Forces conducted Operation Bunyanum Marsoos on May 10 as part of the military conflict 'Marka-e-Haq' in response to Indian military's dastardly attacks that began on the night of May 6 and 7, resulting in the loss of innocent civilian lives, including women, children, and the elderly. Pakistan deployed its Al-Fatah missile and targeted multiple Indian military installations. However, after the intervention of US President Donald Trump, a full and immediate ceasefire was reached between India and Pakistan. PAF also shot down at least five indian jets in response to unprovoked aggression and airspace violations. According to the military spokesperson, the aircraft shot down included three Rafale jets, one MiG-29, one SU-series aircraft, and an Israeli-made Heron combat drone. The jets were downed in multiple locations, including Bhatinda, Jammu, Akhnoor, Srinagar, and Avantipur. A full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan was announced on May 10, following days of heightened military exchanges that brought the two nuclear-armed neighbours to the brink of war. Read More: PM Shehbaz confident IWT, Kashmir issues with India will be resolved The announcement was first made by US President Donald Trump and later confirmed by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack in IIOJK. India blamed Pakistan-based elements without presenting any evidence, while Islamabad rejected the allegations. In response, India closed the Wagah border, revoked visas, and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty — moves Pakistan called an 'act of war.' Following diplomatic intervention led by Washington, both sides agreed to halt military activity across land, air, and sea. However, hours after the truce, fresh skirmishes were reported on both sides of the Line of Control.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gujarat on high alert against cyberattacks on govt, critical infra
Ahmedabad: Even after the India-Pakistan ceasefire was declared earlier on Saturday, the Gujarat govt remains on high alert against escalating cyber threats targeting govt systems and assets as well as critical infrastructure like power, civic systems, data centres and financial confirmed a surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and phishing campaigns by hacktivist groups . These cyberattacks aim to disrupt networks by overwhelming a target network system, network or service with web traffic, rendering it unavailable to legitimate users — and phishing principal secretary (science and technology) on May 9 issued a circular warning all departments about fake domains, phishing emails, and impersonation on social media. Employees have been advised against posting or sharing official documents, identity cards, or photos from internal meetings. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump They are also cautioned against clicking on suspicious links, documents, or QR codes. The advisory emphasizes the need for strong, unique passwords, two-factor authentication (2FA), and avoiding linking official emails to personal or third-party apps."According to a prominent cybersecurity firm Radware report several hacktivist groups were active in cyberattacks targeting central as well state infrastructure since early May. RipperSec emerged as the most active, claiming DDoS attacks followed by AnonSec which had claimed attacks immediately after Operation Sindoor. Keymous+, Sylhet Gang, and Mr Hamza also accounted for a significant portion of the claimed attacks in the days following May 6 and 7," said a senior govt govt issues advisory Ahmedabad: The state govt has issued an advisory cautioning officials against sharing "opinions, political views, or unverified news that could impact the government's neutrality or image". It further added, "Caution is advised before forwarding content in WhatsApp groups or other platforms, with a clear instruction to verify before sharing." Maintaining professional decorum in all online interactions is also advisory encouraged reporting fake profiles, suspicious content, or social media misuse to the cyber security team. Additionally, any suspicious or phishing emails must be immediately reported to the official addresses: socgovteam@ coreteam@ and obssecurity@ Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Since Pahalgam terror attack on 22nd April, India is thwarting nearly 30-40 cyber attacks daily
New Delhi: India has been repelling 30-40 major cyberattacks every day since the April 22 Pahalgam terror strike, ET has learnt. The wave of attacks began with financial sector entities, before spreading and persisting across critical infrastructure in the power sector. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Pak moving troops to border areas? All that's happening Why India chose to abstain instead of 'No Vote' against IMF billion-dollar funding to Pakistan How Pak's jihadi general Munir became trapped in his own vice Cybersecurity has emerged as a key front in the ongoing standoff with Pakistan, with constant monitoring and countermeasures being deployed across multiple levels of government and infrastructure. According to top officials, the attacks have primarily taken the form of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) - overwhelming digital services with fake traffic to disrupt operations. Attempts were also made to deface government websites and infiltrate datasets. While the attacks have been relentless, Indian agencies have successfully averted any major damage so far, thanks to fortified firewalls and layered defensive protocols. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe People Actually Cross These 20 Terrifying Bridges Learn More Undo Nonetheless, security remains on high alert. All government communication has now been brought under an enhanced security regime. Since the Pahalgam attack, CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has issued three advisories focused on secure communication - dated April 26, May 1, and May 7. On Saturday, the government held a key meeting with nearly 15 technology and communication stakeholders - including representatives from NASSCOM and the Data Security Council of India - to flag potential cyber threats and push for stronger security at all critical data centers. The industry was also advised to be prepared to support government efforts in protecting national cyber infrastructure . Live Events The Department of Telecommunications has been tightening national firewall protocols for incoming data traffic. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) and its units, including CERT-In, are coordinating with Indian missions abroad and domestic organizations to bolster cyber defences. Earlier this week, around 200 Chief Security Officers were put through a cybersecurity drill.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Cross-border cyber attacks committed in guise of govt communication to citizens: Maharashtra cyber
The Maharashtra Cyber in a report on Saturday stated that since the commencement of Operation Sindoor, several critical infrastructure systems and government websites were subjected to sustained cyber-attacks. The nodal authority for cyber security enforcement in Maharashtra said the attacks were in the form of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) and digital defacement campaigns aimed at disrupting essential public services and undermining the credibility of government platforms. 'The principal motive behind these cyber-attacks appears to be the intentional obstruction of key administrative functions and the spread of misinformation,' an official said. Apart from directly targeting institutional digital assets, malicious actors have expanded their strategy by disseminating malware-infected files intended to compromise individual user devices, said the Maharashtra cyber. These malicious applications and documents are being circulated under the guise of important government-related files, thereby increasing the probability that unsuspecting users may engage with them, the official said. 'Once opened, these files initiate unauthorized activity on personal devices, potentially leading to data theft, system surveillance, or broader network compromise. The deceptive labelling of these documents as official communication has significantly raised the risk of infection among the general public,' added the official. In light of the current threat landscape, the Maharashtra cyber strongly advised citizens to remain vigilant while interacting with digital content and to exercise caution before clicking on unsolicited links or opening attachments from unverified sources. 'Users must refrain from downloading or accessing documents labelled as government files unless the authenticity of the sender is confirmed through official channels,' stated the Maharashtra cyber.
CairoScene
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
‘Bosakber': Marwan Moussa's Descent Into the Subconscious
'Bosakber': Marwan Moussa's Descent Into the Subconscious Last year in 2024, Marwan Moussa teased that he's working on a new album, hinting that it will be a conceptual work exploring five stages of grief, and his personal journey of healing following the tragic loss of his mother. He kicked off his announcement with '3amel Eh', the first preview single and one of his most personal and intimate songs, followed shortly by the first installment of the album 'Denial', presented in three songs: 'Airplane Mode', 'Amot Ana' and 'Mozza'. Both releases marked an extreme shift in his sound, showcasing his fresh experimental approach, and a cohesive and evolved sonic style. This week, the Egyptian rap superstar unveiled 'Bosakber', the second preview signalling a darker and even more intimate tone for his upcoming album, which we now know is titled 'الرجل الذي فقد قلبه'. Produced by HatemBas, the track truly lives up to Moussa's promise of 'a change in sound', as he dabbles in a new sonic terrain a bit further from his signature sonic identity, presenting an intricate fusion of hip-hop beats, sufi elements, oud arrangements and shaabi with touches of contemporary electronics. Through poignant lyricism, the track captures the true essence of what it is like to struggle with mental health issues, trauma and healing, painting a vivid picture of Moussa's psychosis, trust issues, emotional detachment and refusal to surrender to his most painful memories. Throughout the song, Moussa constantly alternates between a contemplative dialogue with himself and a first-person narrative, delivering verses like 'هموم الدنيا نستك أسمك', and 'بكلم نفسي أنا مريض'. It feels as if he's implementing some form of specialised therapy intervention as a way of processing his personal turmoil, struggles, and attempts to erase himself. The music video for 'Bosakber', directed by Yussef Haridy, is a visual diary of vulnerability and confusion, employing striking cinematography that perfectly mirrors the song's emotionally dense aspect. Early in the video, we see Marwan being dragged into what appears to be a dungeon, where masked figures perform a spiritual Sufi dance ritual, seemingly in an attempt to heal his tormented soul. Then, in several cuts interspersed with distorted images, we see him grappling with his own reflection alone in a room - an illustration of his self-isolation, inner conflict and feeling of being trapped. At its core, 'Bosakber' carries a tension that reflects Marwan's strained mind and weary, emotionless heart, ultimately depicting a dissociation with reality, which can be seen as symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. It's Marwan in his most vulnerable and real, a powerful act of self-disclosure on his part.
