Indian Government Websites: A Recurring Target for Cybercriminals
Indian gov websites hacked, users redirected to scams.
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Indian Government Websites: A Recurring Target for Cybercriminals
The Indian government has been facing a persistent and concerning issue: the hijacking of official websites by cybercriminals. These malicious actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in government domains, redirecting unsuspecting users to fraudulent online platforms. This article delves into the recent resurgence of this alarming trend, examining its implications and exploring potential solutions. The Problem: Widespread Compromise: A significant number of "gov.in" websites, belonging to various government departments, including the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India Post, and state governments like Haryana and Maharashtra, have been compromised. These compromised sites are now serving as conduits for malicious content, primarily directing users towards online betting and investment scams. Search Engine Indexing: The alarming aspect of this situation is that search engines like Google have indexed these scam links hosted on government domains. This increases the risk…
