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Hackers claiming to be from Pakistan defaced websites of seven Indian embassies, high commissions, and consulates in various countries with pro-Pakistan Army slogans on Wednesday.
In an email sent to journalists, the hackers claimed to target Indian missions in Ankara, Athens, and Mexico City.
Missions in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Bucharest, Romania as well as Dushanbe, Tajikistan and South Africa's Pretoria were also defaced by the hackers referring to themselves as "Romantic" and "Intruder".
The text defacing the sites of Dushanbe, Ankara and Athens read brief, jarring phrases such as "Don't Be Panic", "We Rock and U Shock", "Pakistan Zindabad", and "Feel the Power of Pakistan".
When Dawn.com attempted to access the seven sites, only Athens, Dushanbe, and Ankara seemed to be defaced, while the others appeared to be restored.
A representative from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad declined to comment on the issue.
Cross-border hacking attacks have been sporadic yet common since at least 1998. The Lahore High Court's website has been hacked twice by Indian hackers recently, while Pakistani hackers have attacked National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur's website.
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Jun 10, 2016 12:23pm
This is embarrassing
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Jun 10, 2016 12:32pm
Imagine PK actually educating the population....Probably that would scare India more...
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Jun 10, 2016 12:33pm
and then you say that no one respects our country or its leaders or its people.
You need stop doing such things.
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Jun 10, 2016 12:40pm
India needs to focus on improving structural weaknesses first.
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Jun 10, 2016 12:44pm
This is all nonsense. USA hacker can do this and use Pakistan name. Hosting company can provide IP of attacker... If properly investigated. 2 minute work only
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Jun 10, 2016 12:45pm
Although being a Pakistani at heart I do not support this. High time groups from both sides stop messing with each other - overall to fight between ourselves is pointless.
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Jun 10, 2016 12:48pm
pak is getting famous for all negative reasons & they want world to
give them same respect as india
now dont tell me these are non state actors ??
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Jun 10, 2016 12:53pm
why do not these guys think of excellent idea and use these skills in startups. We have so many problems in Pakistan, just go out observe and use these skills in positive ways in changing society. That would be real power of Pakistan.
This act is an embarrassment for Pakistan in international community. we need to focus on progress.
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Jun 10, 2016 12:55pm
Disgusting.
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Jun 10, 2016 12:57pm
Good way to make Pakistan infamous. Don't think Pakistan needs this.
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Jun 10, 2016 12:57pm
Totally an Indecent act of defaming Pak Army,
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Jun 10, 2016 01:00pm
What have these hackers gained except a bad name for our country?
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Jun 10, 2016 01:08pm
Frustration and envy.
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Jun 10, 2016 01:18pm
funny
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Jun 10, 2016 01:30pm
Useless actions by brainless people. What purpose will this serve?? I am a Pakistani and I condemn such actions.
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Jun 10, 2016 01:41pm
frustruation... what else??
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Jun 10, 2016 01:48pm
@ Parag, if you do its technological development.. ?
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Jun 10, 2016 01:57pm
Its again seems to be big game from India and putting blame on Pakistan. How can they know attacker is from Pakistan? Can they give IP and trace to those IP for further investigation... This is a very easy job...
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Jun 10, 2016 02:03pm
An act of Desperation and Depression.
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Jun 10, 2016 02:13pm
Indian kids are working hard to become coders at reputed software companies and these kids are becoming cyber terrorists.
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Jun 10, 2016 02:14pm
Compete us in software development and IT exports rather than indulging in an unethical practice like hacking.
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Jun 10, 2016 02:54pm
@Sheraz if someone hacks your fb profile and says I'm an Indian what will you conclude, that the hacker is Israeli ?
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Jun 10, 2016 03:18pm
An impregnable India!
Instead of investigation, doing her favorite job, blaming Pakistanis
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Jun 10, 2016 03:20pm
@Naxalite Tell your government to focus on development first.
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Jun 10, 2016 03:26pm
@awais Try to read the article first genius. Nowhere it is mentioned that any Indian official has blamed Pakistan.
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Jun 10, 2016 03:27pm
@awais did you even cared to read the article? Where it is mentined that India has blamed PAK?
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Jun 10, 2016 03:29pm
It must be an act from entity who benefits from continued India-Pak conflict. So will not be surprised if its coming from either US or China. Both of them are equally capable of such antics. However, we should not get distracted - keep focus on economic development. World has already fooled us enough.
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Jun 10, 2016 03:33pm
We can do what we want.
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Jun 10, 2016 03:37pm
Why would Pakistan army hack GOI websites and proudly proclaim that they are from Pakistan army. Doesn't make sense. Someone who is NOT from Pakistan army BUT want to put the blame on Pakistan army will do this.
I have my serious doubts about the source of these attacks. An investigation of source IP address and following the trail will reveal who is actually behind the attack. It's not difficult.
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Jun 10, 2016 03:42pm
@lafanga I totally agree with you.
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Jun 10, 2016 03:42pm
@Samrat "if someone hacks your fb profile and says I'm an Indian what will you conclude, that the hacker is Israeli ?"
An Israeli disguised as an Indian. That is the key here. In the cyber world you can hide yourself behind many fake identities. Only way to track it to your computer is with a bit of investigation. All computers leave a digital footprint across the internet. Investigators simple have to pick up those footprints and trace them back to one computer.
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Jun 10, 2016 03:44pm
Only one word...........Shame.
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Jun 10, 2016 03:49pm
@lafanga the question is if allegations found to be true, will you admit it?
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Jun 10, 2016 04:16pm
It's messy melodrama to malign Pakistan.
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Jun 10, 2016 04:16pm
These individuals may be from somewhere else but using the name of Pakistan for tarnishing its image.
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Jun 10, 2016 04:26pm
Hackers are playing with worlds top IT exporter without knowing the consequences.
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Jun 10, 2016 04:45pm
First of All Indian Goverment should check the credibilty of the company which has created these websites.Because nic is giving tenders to small companies if the portals are just static and Informative.
Indian govt. should take this seriously and order security audit of all govt. websites.
It a matter of shame for us if we are not able to stop these cyber attacks being the top software country of the world.
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Jun 10, 2016 05:02pm
@Manish , Delhi Quite right! Drum of IT giant India exploded. Indian cyber security system exposed. Seems there are still so many chinks in indian cyber security armour.
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Jun 10, 2016 05:21pm
It is reassuring to see so many mature responses from all readers.
By not paying attention to such attention seekers and not making then look like heroes, such elements disappear in time.
I want to create a Whatsapp group for people who take time to present their views. It does not matter if you are for or against anyone. Maybe one day when we become friends (our nations) err can tell our future generations that this is how we did it.
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Jun 10, 2016 05:27pm
Totally stupid action which achieves nothing except negative publicity for Pakistan.
If the culprits can be traced to Pakistan they should be put on trial. This sort of behaviour is unacceptable in this day and age when we should be building bridges with our neighbours.
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Jun 10, 2016 05:32pm
Good work!
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Jun 10, 2016 05:46pm
india govt put software tender for creating these websites..govt choose only low cost parties...these low cost project will have only low security
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Jun 10, 2016 05:52pm
@Angry Pitbull Yes of course a top software exporter from around the world but unable to safeguard cyberspace then how it secure its nuclear nukes from Saffron terror and consolidated syndicate of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Bajrang Dal, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Shev Sena which have become heart-to-heart
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Jun 10, 2016 05:59pm
indian govt put software tender for creating these websites..govt choose only low cost parties...these low cost project will have only low security
There are many companies in india providing security for 100+ banks arround world..
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Jun 10, 2016 06:03pm
Nice, keep it up ,U Rock !!!
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Jun 10, 2016 06:21pm
Ramadan is the month for peace, compassion and not for carrying out these kind of nefarious activities.
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Jun 10, 2016 06:44pm
@Samrat The quality of IT power of India!
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Jun 10, 2016 06:49pm
This is plain stupidity.
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Jun 10, 2016 07:10pm
I thought it was kind of funny to be able to do that.
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Jun 10, 2016 07:30pm
@Sheraz Do you know about proxy sites. Do you know about hidemyass site. If you dont then plz google it. You will come to know you cannot trace the hackers through IP.
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Jun 10, 2016 07:37pm
good job
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Jun 10, 2016 08:43pm
I am glad to see Pakistani people condemning these acts. I am feeling so greatful about this, that i want to thank you all for condemning this illegal act. They must have thought that they would become heroes of Pakistan by doing so. But they were quiet wrong. I hope they see your comments and feel the shame they have brought upon their country.
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Jun 10, 2016 08:54pm
@Shez what has government sites got to do with IT power?
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Jun 10, 2016 09:25pm
This does not serve any purpose. Now someone from their side will hack Pakistani government websites. Doesn't serve any purpose.
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Jun 10, 2016 10:11pm
The above actions were unnecessary.
This will lead to massive retaliation in future.
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Jun 11, 2016 01:06am
Now Pakistan's bid for nsg is more stronger now
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Jun 12, 2016 01:02am
Kiddish act, condemn it.
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