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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
These hacker groups from Pakistan and Bangladesh tried to bring down Indian websites after Operation Sindoor
Cyber researchers have reportedly identified an army of state/non-state actors like Islamic Hacker Army (Iraq), Team Azrael-Angel of Death (Palestine), Sylhet Gang SG (Bangladesh), DieNet (Bangladesh) APT36 (Pakistan), Pakistan Cyber Force, Team Insane PK, Mysterious Bangladesh, Indo Hacks Sec (Pakistan), Cyber Group HOAX 1337 (Pakistan) and National Cyber Crew (Pakistan-allied) and claiming to deface websites and breach sensitive data from several Indian government and private organisations in the past week. Security firm CloudSEK said that it has identified more than 100 claims of data theft or credential loss which were exaggerated, recycled or fake. In the past week, hacktivist groups have made grandiose claims of cyber breach. For instance, Bangladesh's SYLHET GANG-SG and DieNet claimed to have exfiltrated 247 GB of data from India's National Informatics Centre. However, an analysis of a 1.5 GB sample by CloudSEK showed only publicly available marketing materials. Similarly, Team Azrael-Angel Of Death claimed 1 million citizen records from the Election Commission, but was debunked as recycled data from a 2023 leak, not a fresh compromise, CloudSEK said. In a report titled "Road of Sindoor", the Maharashtra Cyber Police detailed the cyber warfare launched by Pakistan-allied hacking groups. The state's nodal cyber agency identified several Pakistani hacker groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure websites across India following the Pahalgam terror strike. Officials added that of these, only 150 attacks were successful. On the methods used by Pakistani hackers, the Maharashtra Cyber Police said that these include malware campaigns, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks and GPS spoofing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The report also highlights a hybrid warfare strategy by Pakistan-allied groups that includes widespread misinformation campaigns. These groups falsely claimed to have hacked India's banking system and caused power outages. These false narratives included claims of cyber attacks on India's power grid, statewide blackouts, satellite jamming, disruption of the Northern Command, and an alleged attack on a BrahMos missile storage facility, Indian security agencies said. Pakistani spy group APT36 hacking Indian mobile users' information One real threat that cybersecurity officials warned about is from the APT36, the Pakistan-linked spy group also known as Transparent Tribe. 'The group has used malware payloads, including the AllaKore and Crimson RATs, granting the attackers extensive remote control and unfettered access to infected systems,' said Sanjay Katkar, joint managing director at Quick Heal Technologies. Cybercriminals are also using AI-generated images and videos to carry out phishing social media and messaging apps. 'We've seen fake official-looking letters with made-up numbers, or videos that pretend to show new attacks on India but actually use old war pictures to trick people,' CloudSEK's Reddy said. These kinds of links/messages are said to spread via WhatsApp, Telegram and social media, preying on national sentiment to steal personal data or financial details. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
RSS Attack On Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's Home? Karnataka Cops Bust Fake Post
Bengaluru: In the latest example of cyber attacks aimed at creating trouble in India amid the tensions with Pakistan, a post on X claimed that supporters of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) vandalised the family home of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi in Karnataka's Belagavi. Following a warning from police, the post was deleted. The X profile that put up the post is named "Anis Uddin" and the location mentions British Columbia, Canada. The profile follows 405 handles and 31 followers and most posts support Pakistan. The cover image has photographs of Pakistan's first Governor-General Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Army chief General Asim Munir and other top Pakistani defence officers. "Disturbing attack on Muslim Indian Army officer's family. Colonel Sophia Qureshi - the newly appointed spokesperson of the Indian Army - has become the latest target of RSS-led hate. According to credible sources, her family home in Belagavi, Karnataka, was attacked," the post said. It added a photo of a vandalised room with things thrown around. As soon as police noticed the post, a team was rushed to Colonel Qureshi's family home in Belagavi's Gokak and everything was found to be normal. Dr Bheemashankar S Guled, Superintendent of Police for Belagavi, replied to the post, "This is a fake news. As SP of the Belagavi, I would like to warn the persons involved in creating this post, which is fake, to delete it immediately." The post was deleted. As a precaution, police have provided security to the senior Army officer's home. Colonel Qureshi was born in Vadodara in Gujarat. She is married to Colonel Tajuddin Bagewadi, who is from Belagavi. Colonel Qureshi's in-laws stay at the Belagavi home and she often visits them. The face of the government's press briefing in the tense days after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is now a household name across the country. A decorated officer, she has emerged as an inspiration for women, along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, also a part of the briefings. BJP veteran BL Santhosh has said in a post on X, "In a matter of 7 days, she is an icon for (the) young generation. Not just by press briefing but by her life and legacy of her family. Daughter of Vadodara, daughter-in-law of Belagavi, Pride of Bharat." The fake news surrounding Colonel Qureshi comes amid a flood of cyber attacks launched by Pakistan-allied hackers. According to a PTI report, Maharashtra cyber crime police identified seven groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure websites across India after the Pahalgam attack. Only 150 such attacks were successful, say officials. In a report named "Road of Sindoor", the Maharashtra cyber agency has detailed the cyber warfare launched by Pakistan-allied groups. These groups used several methods, including malware campaigns, Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks, and GPS spoofing. Indian websites linked to defence were also defaced. Pieces of information that were spread during this conflict include claims of cyber attacks on India's power grid, statewide blackouts, satellite jamming and an alleged attack on a BrahMos missile storage facility, a senior official said.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistani hackers attacked 1.5 million-plus Indian websites after Operation Sindoor: Failure rate, names of 7 Pakistani hacker groups; techniques used and more
Representational AI image Maharashtra Cyber has reportedly identified seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure websites across India following the Pahalgam terror strike. Of these, only 150 attacks were successful, officials said, as per a report by news agency PTI. This means a failure rate of 99.99% or should one say abysmal success rate of 0.01%. In a report titled "Road of Sindoor", prepared under the military operation launched by the Indian armed forces under the same name against terrorists, the state's nodal cyber agency has detailed the cyber warfare launched by Pakistan-allied hacking groups. The report has been submitted to all key law enforcement agencies, including the Director General of Police and the State Intelligence Department. According to the report, these cyber attacks originated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Middle East, and an Indonesian group, said Yashasvi Yadav, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber. India-Pakistan Ceasefires has not stopped Pakistani hacking attacks Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military hostilities, Indian government websites are facing a barrage of cyber attacks from the neighbouring country as well as from Bangladesh and the Middle Eastern region, they said. "The probe discovered that cyber attacks on (government websites in) India decreased after India-Pakistan ceased hostilities, but not fully stopped. These attacks continue from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, and Middle Eastern countries," he said. Pakistani hackers bringing down websites of major airports in India, Election Commission and ... Addressing reporters, a senior official of Maharashtra Cyber debunked claims of hackers stealing data from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, hacking aviation and municipal systems, and targeting the Election Commission website. Techniques used by Pakistani hackers The methods used included malware campaigns, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, and GPS spoofing. The defacement of Indian websites was also reported. He said many such attacks were thwarted, and critical infrastructure of India was saved. The report also highlights a hybrid warfare strategy by Pakistan-allied groups that includes widespread misinformation campaigns. These groups falsely claimed to have hacked India's banking system and caused power outages. These false narratives included claims of cyber attacks on India's power grid, statewide blackouts, satellite jamming, disruption of the Northern Command, and an alleged attack on a BrahMos missile storage facility, Yadav said. Maharashtra Cyber identified and removed over 5,000 instances of misinformation and fake news related to India-Pakistan military conflicts that were circulating on social media. 7 Pakistani Hacker groups The seven hacking groups identified in the report are APT 36 (Pakistan-based), Pakistan Cyber Force, Team Insane PK, Mysterious Bangladesh, Indo Hacks Sec, Cyber Group HOAX 1337, and National Cyber Crew (Pakistan-allied). These groups collectively launched approximately 1.5 million targeted cyber attacks on Indian infrastructure, Yadav said. The Indian websites Pakistani hackers brought down Among the 150 successful attacks, the Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council website was attackers also claimed to have stolen data from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), as well as from telecom companies, with some of the data allegedly appearing on the darknet. Additionally, the website of the Defence Nursing College in Jalandhar was defaced. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan-allied hackers launched 15 lakh cyber attacks on Indian websites; only 150 successful
Maharashtra Cyber has identified seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure websites across India following the Pahalgam terror strike. Of these, only 150 attacks were successful, officials said on Monday. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military hostilities, Indian government websites are facing a barrage of cyber attacks from the neighbouring country as well as from Bangladesh and the Middle Eastern region, they said. Addressing reporters, a senior official of Maharashtra Cyber debunked claims of hackers stealing data from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, hacking aviation and municipal systems, and targeting the Election Commission website. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by "The probe discovered that cyber attacks on (government websites in) India decreased after India-Pakistan ceased hostilities, but not fully stopped. These attacks continue from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, and Middle Eastern countries," he said. In a report titled "Road of Sindoor", prepared under the military operation launched by the Indian armed forces under the same name against terrorists, the state's nodal cyber agency has detailed the cyber warfare launched by Pakistan-allied hacking groups. Live Events The report has been submitted to all key law enforcement agencies, including the Director General of Police and the State Intelligence Department. According to the report, these cyber attacks originated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Middle East, and an Indonesian group, said Yashasvi Yadav, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber. The methods used included malware campaigns, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, and GPS spoofing. The defacement of Indian websites was also reported. He said many such attacks were thwarted, and critical infrastructure of India was saved. "Road of Sindoor" is a follow-up to Maharashtra Cyber's earlier report, "Echoes of Pahalgam", which documented cyber attacks following the Pahalgam terror incident. The seven hacking groups identified in the report are APT 36 (Pakistan-based), Pakistan Cyber Force, Team Insane PK, Mysterious Bangladesh, Indo Hacks Sec, Cyber Group HOAX 1337, and National Cyber Crew (Pakistan-allied). These groups collectively launched approximately 1.5 million targeted cyber attacks on Indian infrastructure, Yadav said. Among the 150 successful attacks, the Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council website was defaced. The attackers also claimed to have stolen data from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), as well as from telecom companies, with some of the data allegedly appearing on the darknet. Additionally, the website of the Defence Nursing College in Jalandhar was defaced. The report also highlights a hybrid warfare strategy by Pakistan-allied groups that includes widespread misinformation campaigns . These groups falsely claimed to have hacked India's banking system and caused power outages. Maharashtra Cyber identified and removed over 5,000 instances of misinformation and fake news related to India-Pakistan military conflicts that were circulating on social media. Of 80 specific misinformation cases flagged for take-down, 35 have been removed, with the remaining 45 pending action. These false narratives included claims of cyber attacks on India 's power grid, statewide blackouts, satellite jamming, disruption of the Northern Command, and an alleged attack on a BrahMos missile storage facility, Yadav said. He said Maharashtra Cyber has urged citizens not to believe in or spread misinformation and to verify news through trusted and official sources.
News18
13-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
After Pahalgam Attack, Pakistan-Allied Hackers Launched 15 Lakh Cyber Attacks On Indian Websites
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Suspected drones were observed along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu region on Monday, while armed forces downed a "surveillance drone" in Punjab's Jalandhar. Maharashtra Cyber has identified seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure websites across India following the Pahalgam terror strike. Of these, only 150 attacks were successful, officials said on Monday. Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military hostilities, Indian government websites are facing a barrage of cyber attacks from the neighbouring country as well as from Bangladesh and the Middle Eastern region, they said. Addressing reporters, a senior official of Maharashtra Cyber debunked claims of hackers stealing data from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, hacking aviation and municipal systems, and targeting the Election Commission website. 'The probe discovered that cyber attacks on (government websites in) India decreased after India-Pakistan ceased hostilities, but not fully stopped. These attacks continue from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, and Middle Eastern countries," he said. In a report titled 'Road of Sindoor", prepared under the military operation launched by the Indian armed forces under the same name against terrorists, the state's nodal cyber agency has detailed the cyber warfare launched by Pakistan-allied hacking groups. The report has been submitted to all key law enforcement agencies, including the Director General of Police and the State Intelligence Department. According to the report, these cyber attacks originated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Middle East, and an Indonesian group, said Yashasvi Yadav, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber. He said many such attacks were thwarted, and critical infrastructure of India was saved. 'Road of Sindoor" is a follow-up to Maharashtra Cyber's earlier report, 'Echoes of Pahalgam", which documented cyber attacks following the Pahalgam terror incident. The seven hacking groups identified in the report are APT 36 (Pakistan-based), Pakistan Cyber Force, Team Insane PK, Mysterious Bangladesh, Indo Hacks Sec, Cyber Group HOAX 1337, and National Cyber Crew (Pakistan-allied). These groups collectively launched approximately 1.5 million targeted cyber attacks on Indian infrastructure, Yadav said. Among the 150 successful attacks, the Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council website was defaced. The attackers also claimed to have stolen data from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), as well as from telecom companies, with some of the data allegedly appearing on the darknet. Additionally, the website of the Defence Nursing College in Jalandhar was defaced. The report also highlights a hybrid warfare strategy by Pakistan-allied groups that includes widespread misinformation campaigns. These groups falsely claimed to have hacked India's banking system and caused power outages. Maharashtra Cyber identified and removed over 5,000 instances of misinformation and fake news related to India-Pakistan military conflicts that were circulating on social media. Of 80 specific misinformation cases flagged for take-down, 35 have been removed, with the remaining 45 pending action. These false narratives included claims of cyber attacks on India's power grid, statewide blackouts, satellite jamming, disruption of the Northern Command, and an alleged attack on a BrahMos missile storage facility, Yadav said. He said Maharashtra Cyber has urged citizens not to believe in or spread misinformation and to verify news through trusted and official sources. First Published: May 13, 2025, 08:16 IST
