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India-Pakistan Cyber Tensions Escalate

Written by Randy Cooper | May 10, 2025 12:35:52 PM

Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, cyber activities between India and Pakistan have intensified. The Indian Cyber Force (ICF) has claimed responsibility for multiple cyberattacks targeting Pakistani institutions, including:The Indian Express+6The Times of India+6Reuters+6

  • A breach of Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue IRIS portal, resulting in the leak of 150 GB of sensitive data.

  • Compromise of over 1,000 IP cameras across Pakistan, with footage shared publicly.

  • Attacks on various Pakistani organizations, such as Habib Bank Limited, Euro Oil, and the University of Balochistan.Wikipedia

These actions are part of a broader digital conflict following recent border incidents.