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More than 40 hacktivist groups have launched a coordinated cyber campaign against India following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. The cyberattacks are a reflection of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly concerning the Kashmir region. These hacktivist groups, united under the banner of #OpIndia, are targeting key Indian government portals, healthcare infrastructure, and cyber defense agencies.
The coordinated cyber campaign involves various types of attacks, including website defacements and Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks aimed at disrupting services. Hacktivist groups have also claimed data breaches. The attacks reflect a familiar pattern where cyber activity escalates during times of real-world tension between India and Pakistan, with hacktivist groups from both sides launching attacks in response to events on the ground.
The cyber retaliation between India and Pakistan is not new, with digital skirmishes becoming more frequent during political or military flare-ups. Over the years, cyber activity related to India has grown, including hacktivist campaigns, data leaks, and the sale of stolen information on the Dark Web. While some incidents are low impact or symbolic, they often align with events on the ground, demonstrating how the conflict now extends into cyberspace.
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The coordinated cyber campaign involves various types of attacks, including website defacements and Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks aimed at disrupting services. Hacktivist groups have also claimed data breaches. The attacks reflect a familiar pattern where cyber activity escalates during times of real-world tension between India and Pakistan, with hacktivist groups from both sides launching attacks in response to events on the ground.
The cyber retaliation between India and Pakistan is not new, with digital skirmishes becoming more frequent during political or military flare-ups. Over the years, cyber activity related to India has grown, including hacktivist campaigns, data leaks, and the sale of stolen information on the Dark Web. While some incidents are low impact or symbolic, they often align with events on the ground, demonstrating how the conflict now extends into cyberspace.
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- cyble.com: India Experiences Surge in Hacktivist Group Activity Amid Military Tensions
- thecyberexpress.com: Over 40 Hacktivist Groups Target India in Coordinated Cyber Campaign: High Noise, Low Impact
Classification:
- HashTags: #OpIndia #Hacktivism #CyberWarfare
- Company: Cyble
- Target: India
- Attacker: Keymous+
- Feature: DDoS Attacks
- Type: Hack
- Severity: Major