Two Boys, Including a Minor, Hacked Indian Govt Sites During Op Sindoor; Arrested in Gujarat
In a shocking incident, two boys, including a minor, have been arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for hacking into Indian government websites and posting anti-India messages during Operation Sindoor. The 18-year-old accused, Jaseem Shahnawaz Ansari, and the minor boy, whose name has not been disclosed due to his age, were caught by the Gujarat ATS for their cybercrimes.
According to reports, the two accused used to hack into government websites by flooding them with online traffic, making the sites unavailable to legitimate users. After successfully hacking into the sites, they would post proof of their hacks on their Telegram channels, boasting about their cyber exploits.
The Gujarat ATS received a tip-off about the two boys’ activities and launched an investigation, which led to their arrest. The ATS officials said that the two accused were part of a group of hackers who were active on social media platforms and Telegram channels, where they would share their hacking exploits and tutorials.
Operation Sindoor was a major crackdown launched by the Indian government to curb online hate speech and misinformation. The operation aimed to identify and take action against individuals and groups spreading hate speech and fake news on social media platforms.
The Gujarat ATS officials said that the two accused had been hacking into government websites for several months, and their activities had been monitored by the agency. The officials added that the boys had used sophisticated hacking techniques to gain access to the websites and had also used VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to mask their IP addresses.
The arrested boys were produced in court and remanded in police custody for further investigation. The Gujarat ATS officials said that they were investigating the extent of the hacking activities and the extent of damage caused to the government websites.
The hacking incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of Indian government websites to cyber attacks and the need for stronger security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The Gujarat ATS officials said that they were working closely with the government to identify vulnerabilities in the government websites and to implement measures to prevent future hacking incidents.
The hacking incident has also highlighted the dangers of social media platforms and the need for stricter regulations to prevent the spread of hate speech and misinformation. The Gujarat ATS officials said that they were working with social media companies to identify and take action against individuals and groups spreading hate speech and fake news on their platforms.
In conclusion, the arrest of two boys, including a minor, for hacking into Indian government websites and posting anti-India messages during Operation Sindoor is a serious concern. The incident highlights the need for stronger security measures to prevent such incidents in the future and the need for stricter regulations to prevent the spread of hate speech and misinformation on social media platforms.
