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
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.
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.