Techjuice Exclusive: In a fresh wave of cyber tensions, Pakistani hackers briefly hacked and defaced the website of Republic World, a media outlet led by controversial anchor Arnab Goswami, known for his harsh anti-Pakistan stance. The attackers posted a threatening message, claiming the capability to retaliate with “force that exceeds all expectations.”
The Republic world addressed its viewers:
“Pakistan sympathisers have attacked the Republic World’s website. The message that the hackers had posted read “We possess the necessary resources and expertise to retaliate with a level of force that exceeds all expectations”.
The message also contained foul language. The attack appears to be an attempt to intimidate Indians. However, Pakistan has not succeeded in its attempt. It was only able to hack the website partially. With such childish attempts, it certainly won’t succeed in intimidating Indians.”
This breach follows Operation Salar, a cyber campaign launched earlier this week in which Pakistani hackers claimed to take control of four Indian websites. The group says the attacks were in response to Indian cyber activity, propaganda, and human rights violations in Kashmir.
Republic World, a high-profile Indian news site, is a symbolic target. While the hack was only partially successful and quickly addressed, it has reignited concerns about a deepening digital cold war between the two nations.
