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11-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Pakistani Hackers Launch Cyberattacks on Indian Defence Websites Vantage with Palki Sharma
Pakistani Hackers Launch Cyberattacks on Indian Defence Websites | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Pakistani Hackers Launch Cyberattacks on Indian Defence Websites | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Pakistani hackers have launched a wave of cyberattacks targeting Indian defence and government-linked websites. Reports say the website of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited was defaced, and data from Military Engineering Services may have been accessed. Hacker groups such as 'Pakistan Cyber Force' and 'HOAX1337' are behind these provocations. Some attacks mocked victims of recent terror incidents. Analysts warn this is digital warfare—part psychological operation, part strategic escalation. As the cyber battlefield expands, what are India's options? With precedents like Operation Hangover and targeted spyware campaigns, India may respond in kind. See More
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pakistani cyber attackers claim to have 'accessed sensitive data' from Indian defence websites
A Pakistan-based hacker group, "Pakistan Cyber Force," has claimed responsibility for cyber intrusions targeting Indian defence websites. The group breached data from Military Engineering Services and Manohar Parrikar Institute, defacing the Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited website. Indian cybersecurity agencies are actively working to mitigate further risks and reinforce digital defences following the attack. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Cyber attackers allegedly operating out of Pakistan have claimed responsibility for a string of cyber intrusions targeting Indian defence-related websites, including a data breach involving personal information of defence personnel and the defacement of a state-owned defence firm's website.A hacker group identifying itself as the 'Pakistan Cyber Force' has reportedly gained unauthorised access to data from the Military Engineering Services (MES) and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), a government-affiliated strategic think tank. The group claims to have obtained login credentials and other sensitive information belonging to personnel associated with the two institutions.'In addition to this data breach, the hacker group also defaced the official website of defence PSU Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) with images of the Pakistan flag and the Al Khalid tank ,' a source familiar with the matter told ToI on response, AVNL has taken its website offline as a precautionary step. 'A thorough and deliberate audit' is currently underway to determine the extent of any damage or compromise to the confirmed that cybersecurity agencies are 'actively working to detect any additional cyberattacks by actors linked to Pakistan.' The source added that this ongoing surveillance is designed 'to quickly identify and mitigate any future risks posed by these cyber attackers.'Officials said appropriate measures are being implemented to reinforce digital defences and prevent further breaches. 'These efforts are focused on enhancing the resilience of online platforms and ensuring that forces are better prepared to defend against future cyber threats,' the source latest breach follows a pattern of cyber intrusions seen in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. At that time, Pakistani cyber actors had attempted to target websites linked to welfare and education within the Indian armed forces ecosystem. Those efforts were reportedly contained swiftly through prompt defensive actions.
