Kerala government website hacked; Pakistani group claims responsibility

The official website of Kerala's General Administration Department fell victim to a cyberattack, marking another security breach targeting state government infrastructure. The perpetrators left behind a message claiming the hack was carried out by 'Team Blackleets', a group that included pro-Pakistan slogans in their post.

The breach was discovered when unauthorized content appeared on the website, including the group's claim of responsibility. State authorities have been alerted to the incident, and preliminary investigations suggest the attack targeted the department's web portal.

The incident highlights growing cybersecurity concerns facing Indian government websites. While the authenticity of the group's claims and their actual location remain subjects of investigation, the breach underscores vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure across multiple state departments.

Kerala's IT authorities and the state's cybercrime division have launched an investigation into the incident. The website has since been taken offline for security assessment and restoration of normal operations. Authorities are reviewing server logs and conducting a forensic analysis to determine the extent of the breach and whether any sensitive data was compromised.