The official Twitter account of Delhi Police faced a cybersecurity threat on Tuesday evening, with hackers briefly taking control of it and changing its name and profile picture. The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of high-profile government accounts, and authorities are currently investigating to identify the responsible parties. This comes after a similar hacking incident involving the personal email of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and another case where Delhi Police busted a cybercrime racket with links to Chinese handlers via social media.
Delhi Police Twitter Account Breached: Concerns Raised About Government Cyber Security
On Tuesday evening, the official Twitter account of the Delhi Police fell victim to a cybersecurity threat. Hackers briefly gained control of the account, changing its name to "Elon Musk" and its profile picture to a picture of the billionaire. The incident has sparked concerns about the vulnerability of sensitive government accounts to cyberattacks.
Background
Cyberattacks against government institutions and officials have become increasingly common in recent years. In 2022, the personal email account of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was hacked, and in 2021, the Twitter account of the Ministry of Defense was briefly compromised. The Delhi Police has also been targeted in the past, with a cybercrime racket linked to Chinese handlers being busted in 2022.
Current Incident
The Delhi Police Twitter account breach occurred on Tuesday evening. Hackers gained access to the account and changed its name and profile picture. They also posted a tweet claiming that they had taken control of the account. The Delhi Police swiftly regained control of the account and the tweets were deleted.
Investigation
The Delhi Police has launched an investigation into the incident. Officials are currently working to identify the responsible parties and determine how the account was compromised. The investigation is ongoing.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who is responsible for the hack?
The responsible parties have not yet been identified.
2. How did the hackers gain access to the account?
This is still under investigation.
3. What was the impact of the hack?
The hackers changed the account's name and profile picture and posted a tweet claiming they had taken control.
4. What steps is the Delhi Police taking to prevent future attacks?
The Delhi Police is investigating the incident and reviewing its security measures.
5. What are the concerns about government cybersecurity?
Cyberattacks on government accounts can compromise sensitive information, disrupt operations, and damage public trust.
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