US EditionCyber attacks on India continue even after understanding with Pak: Officials
- Indian government websites faced ongoing cyber attacks in May 2025 despite a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, as reported by Maharashtra Cyber officials.
- Following the terror incident in Pahalgam on April 22, there was a massive wave of cyber attacks totaling around 15 million attempts, primarily originating from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of the Middle East, despite the official cessation of military conflicts.
- Security analysis by CloudSEK detailed that hacktivist claims of breaches targeting high-profile Indian institutions were largely exaggerated, with most disruptions lasting under five minutes and no fresh data leaks verified.
- APT36, a Pakistan-linked espionage group using Crimson RAT malware and phishing tactics, poses a sustained threat by targeting government and defense networks to steal credentials and exfiltrate data.
- While Maharashtra Cyber combats misinformation and cyber fraud, these incidents underscore India's need for a coordinated national cyber strategy to address both low-level disruptions and persistent espionage threats.
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Cyber attacks on India continue even after understanding with Pak: Officials
Mumbai: Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military hostilities, Indian government websites are facing a barrage of cyber attacks from the neighbouring country as well as from Bangladesh and the Middle Eastern region, Maharashtra Cyber officials said on Monday. Officials revealed that 1.5 crore cyber attacks were carried out after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, but only 150 proved successful. Addressing reporter…
Cyber Attacks on India Continue Even After Understanding with Pak: Cyber Officials
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military hostilities, Indian government websites are facing a barrage of cyber attacks from the neighbouring country as well as from Bangladesh and the Middle Eastern region, Maharashtra Cyber officials said on Monday. India News | Cyber Attacks on India Continue Even After Understanding with Pak: Cyber Officials.
15 lakh cyber attacks on India following Pahalgam attack - The Kashmiriyat
Maharashtra Cyber has identified seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure websites across India following the Pahalgam terror strike. Of these, only 150 attacks were successful, officials said on Monday. Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military hostilities, Indian government websites […] The post 15 lakh cyber attacks on Ind…
7 Foreign Hacker Groups Behind 15 Lakh Cyberattacks on Indian Infrastructure Post-Pahalgam Strike: Maharashtra Cyber Cell - The News21
In a startling revelation, Maharashtra Cyber officials have identified over 15 lakh cyberattacks launched against India’s critical infrastructure in recent weeks. The probe links these cyber intrusions to seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and parts of the Middle East. Officials confirmed the spike in cyber activity began shortly after the […]
Pakistan-allied hackers launched 15 lakh cyber attacks on Indian websites
Mumbai, 13 May Maharashtra Cyber has identified seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure websites across India following the Pahalgam terror strike. Of these, only 150 attacks were successful, officials said on Monday. Indian government websites are facing barrage of cyber attacks Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military ho…
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