In a recent cyber attack, the website of the Pakistan Development Institute was hacked by a group of Indian hackers. The hackers left ominous messages on the site, including “we are unknown” and “we will not forget,” indicating their intention to remain anonymous while issuing a warning. They claimed that no cybersecurity measures would be able to stop them from continuing to target Pakistani websites.
The attackers further declared that they had gained access to the main server and had the ability to carry out additional hacks. They issued a demand for Pakistan to cease what they described as interference in Indian cyberspace, warning of further attacks if their demands were not met.
Rising Cyber Tensions Between India and Pakistan
This incident highlights the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the digital space, mirroring the broader geopolitical conflicts between the two nations. It also emphasizes the vulnerabilities in government websites, revealing the potential for cyber attacks to serve as a form of political expression.
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This attack follows a similar incident in June, when Pakistani hackers allegedly launched cyber attacks against the Indian government, employing malware known as DISGOMOJI. Written in the Go programming language, DISGOMOJI is designed to target Linux-based systems. BlackBerry, a leading cybersecurity firm, identified this malware as an espionage tool in a broader attack campaign. The tool was discovered during an analysis of infrastructure connected to Transparent Tribe, a hacking group believed to be linked to Pakistan.
