Keralam General Administration department website hacked, suspected Pakistani group claims responsibility
A message claiming that the website was hacked by “Team Blackleets”, along with a slogan hailing Pakistan, was also posted on the website
The official website of the General Administration department of the Keralam government was compromised on Sunday by a suspected Pakistani cyber group, according to department officials. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day when the website was infiltrated, displaying a Pakistani flag and a message attributed to "Team Blackleets" along with a statement supporting Pakistan. The message read, "We are Pakistani hackers. Every day, many websites have been hacked; today is your day."
Upon discovering the hack, the hosting provider promptly suspended the account associated with the website, as confirmed by the officials. A dedicated cyber team has been assigned to investigate whether any sensitive data was breached during the attack. Once the website is deemed secure, it will be restored to its previous state, announced the officials. Furthermore, the Department plans to submit a formal report to the cyber police for further investigation. A complaint will also be filed in due course.
The Kerala State IT Mission is responsible for managing and maintaining key State government websites and e-governance initiatives. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by government entities in safeguarding their digital platforms from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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