New Delhi: Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, not only has Pakistan intensified provocations along the border, but hacker groups backed by the country have also attempted to infiltrate Indian websites. On Thursday, there was an attempt to attack various websites under the Ministry of Defence. The ministry confirmed that the Pakistani cyber plot was successfully thwarted.
Hacker groups such as ‘HOAX1337’ and ‘National Cyber Crew’ were reportedly behind the attempt. They targeted websites of Army Public Schools in Jammu, a portal providing healthcare information for retired soldiers, the Army Institute of Hotel Management, and the Indian Air Force Veterans portal. The hackers allegedly planned to spread messages mocking the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack via these sites.
A similar attempt was made last week, prompting Indian authorities to bolster cybersecurity. Reports also suggest that apart from Pakistan, there are ongoing attempts to launch cyberattacks from regions like the Middle East, Indonesia, and Morocco. The Maharashtra Cyber Department has recorded over one million attempted cyberattacks on Indian systems following the Pahalgam incident.
The Defence Ministry remarked that such actions reflect Pakistan’s mindset and warned that the country should not test India’s patience.
