Overview

• Maharashtra Cyber has recorded more than one million hacking attempts since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, with attacks originating from Pakistan, the Middle East, and Morocco.
• Cyber tactics include Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, website defacements, and malware disguised as government-related documents to compromise systems and steal data.
• Authorities report that these attacks aim to disrupt essential public services, undermine government credibility, and spread misinformation following the launch of Operation Sindoor.
• The Maharashtra State Cyber Department has issued public advisories, urging citizens to avoid opening unsolicited links or attachments and to adopt enhanced cybersecurity measures like two-factor authentication.
• Targeted institutions have been formally alerted to implement countermeasures, while thousands of fake posts have been removed to combat misinformation campaigns.