Indian hackers deface govt websites as country marks independence

Leave 'Happy Independence Day-August 15' message along with a photo on Cabinet's online portal


Sardar Sikander August 14, 2017
In this regard, The Express Tribune tried to contact the deputy director IT at Cabinet Division M Mujahid, who is responsible for the maintenance of the website, however, he was not available to comment.PHOTO: Cabinet.gov.pk

ISLAMABAD: Against the backdrop of Independence Day celebrations in the country, Indian hackers infiltrated government websites, including the federal Cabinet, law and IT ministries, among others on Monday.

"Happy Independence Day-August 15" was the message left by hackers on the Cabinet's official portal, referring to India' Independence Day the next day.

They also added a photo of Indian army hoisting an Indian flag on the Siachen glacier.



A group identified as Lulzec India has claimed responsibility for the hack.

The Express Tribune tried to contact M Mujahid, the deputy director IT at Cabinet Division, the person responsible for the maintenance of the website; however, he was not available for comment.

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