Islamabad, Sep 25: The Federal Development Institute website in Pakistan was hacked in a recent cybersecurity incident, with the hacking purportedly being done by Indian actors. The term “Jay Shri Ram,” which is linked to Hindu nationalism, appeared on the hacked website, signaling the breach.
In addition, the hackers posted warning notes on the website, stating things like “we are unknown” and “we will not forget,” indicating that they intended to stay nameless. The offenders boldly declared that cybersecurity safeguards would not stop them from attacking websites in Pakistan.
The attackers issued a severe warning, claiming to have taken control of the main server and to be able to carry out other attacks. They threatened to carry out more attacks if their demands were not fulfilled, demanding an end to what they saw as intervention in Indian internet.
This incident reflects larger geopolitical disputes in the region by highlighting persistent tensions between India and Pakistan in the digital sphere. It also highlights the openings for cyberattacks to be utilized as a vehicle for political expression and the weaknesses in government websites.
A group of hackers from Pakistan are said to have used the DISGOMOJI malware to launch cyberattacks against the Indian government back in June of this year. This particular strain of malware targets Linux-based systems and is built in the Go programming language.
Prominent cybersecurity company BlackBerry has determined that DISGOMOJI is a multipurpose espionage instrument that was employed in a large-scale attack campaign. This tool was found during an investigation of the infrastructure connected to operations purportedly carried out by Transparent Tribe, a hacker collective thought to have ties to Pakistan.
