Surge in Hacktivism Incidents Amidst Independence Day Celebrations

From Celebrations to Cyber Strikes: Hacktivism Incidents Spark Amidst Independence Day Celebrations. Cyble Shares Its Findings On The Surge In Hacktivist Incidents During Independence Day Celebrations In India And Pakistan, With Insights Into The Evolving Threats Posed By These Coordinated Cyber Strikes And Their Consequences.

Hacktivist groups have so far claimed to have targeted over 100 websites  in independent attacks.  It is the time to stay vigilant.

August marks Independence Day celebrations in both India and Pakistan, commemorating their partition into two independent nations in 1947. While their shared history and the paths they've taken since then are complex topics worthy of deeper exploration, the tensions surrounding their Independence Days have often manifested in cross-border skirmishes along their shared border.

Recently, hacktivists have seized upon these heightened tensions to launch cyberattacks, targeting the digital infrastructures of both nations. These incidents highlight the evolving nature of conflict in the digital age, where national celebrations can become a flashpoint for cyber warfare.

Traditionally, these cyberattacks have included Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, website defacements, and the exaggerated posting of open-source data, all aimed at gaining notoriety and damaging the reputations of organizations.

However, over the years, hacktivists have refined their tactics, increasingly employing advanced botnet tools that significantly amplify their ability to disrupt and cause harm. This evolution in their methods underscores the growing sophistication of hacktivist groups and the substantial threat they now pose to national and corporate digital infrastructures.

Like in previous years, Cyble Vision started picking up indicators of this digital flag-waving among hacktivist groups at midnight on August 14. These groups have so far claimed to have targeted over 100 websites in independent attacks.