New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) – In a disturbing escalation of digital warfare, Pakistan-sponsored hacker groups attempted to breach multiple Indian websites associated with children and ex-servicemen. According to defence sources, Indian cybersecurity agencies successfully identified and neutralised these threats on Thursday.
🔍 Pakistani Hacker Groups Behind Attempted Breaches
The groups identified in the latest cyberoffensive include “Cyber Group HOAX1337” and “National Cyber Crew”. These hackers attempted to deface websites such as those of Army Public School Nagrota and Sunjuwan with messages mocking victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead.
One targeted site was a portal offering healthcare support to ex-servicemen, reflecting a growing pattern of unethical cyber provocations against non-combatant platforms, including children’s schools and veteran welfare portals.
💻 Patterns of Digital Escalation by Pakistan
Recent targets also included:
- Army Institute of Hotel Management
- Indian Air Force veterans’ portal
- Army Welfare Housing Organisation
- Army Welfare Placement Organisation
- Army Nursing College
These actions, experts say, point to a deliberate strategy of information warfare aimed at creating psychological disruption while provoking India diplomatically and digitally.
🛡️ Indian Cybersecurity Forces Respond Swiftly
Defence officials confirmed that the attacks were unsuccessful, with cybersecurity experts promptly defending the digital infrastructure and preventing any major data breach or defacement. The defence establishment views these attacks as part of Pakistan’s wider strategy to test India’s patience following repeated ceasefire violations and the Pahalgam terror incident.
⚔️ Ceasefire Violations and Military Provocations
Since the April 22 Pahalgam attack, there have been increased reports of cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and attempts to infiltrate terrorists into Indian territory. According to sources, Pakistan has already violated the ceasefire agreement 15 times this year, along with over 2,651 instances of small arms firing and three infiltration attempts—resulting in the elimination of seven terrorists.
📞 DGMOs Exchange Hotline Warnings
India officially conveyed a stern warning to Pakistan during the weekly Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) hotline talks earlier this week, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance against ceasefire violations and digital provocations.
🔚 Conclusion
These recent cyberattacks underline a worrying trend where non-military and vulnerable institutions—such as children’s schools and medical portals for veterans—are targeted to escalate psychological warfare. While Indian forces have effectively neutralised these attempts, the increasing frequency of such attacks signals the need for heightened cybersecurity infrastructure and strategic digital defence against state-sponsored threats.
Disclaimer: This blog post is based on reported information and is intended for informational purposes only. For official updates, refer to government sources.
