Cyber-attacks on Indian government sites persist despite de-escalation with Pakistan, with threats emerging from Bangladesh, the Middle East, and beyond. Maharashtra Cyber has intensified efforts against cyber fraud, misinformation, and cyber slavery, saving ₹600 crore since 2019.

Maharashtra On May 26, cyber officials said that even after India and Pakistan, hackers from Bangladesh, the Middle East, and the surrounding nations are still attacking Indian government websites, agreed to halt military hostilities. According to officials, just 150 out of the 1.5 crore cyberattacks that were launched after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam were successful.

A top officer from the Maharashtra Cyber Department denied claims to reporters that hackers had stolen information from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, targeted the Election Commission website, and hacked aviation and municipal systems.

Investigating cybercrime and upholding security are the responsibilities of Maharashtra Cyber, a central organisation under the Maharashtra government.

“The analysis discovered that when India-Pakistan hostilities ceased, cyberattacks on Indian government websites decreased, though they did not entirely stop. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, and other Middle Eastern nations are still launching these attacks,” the person stated.

According to him, 38 out of 83 fake news items have been removed by Maharashtra Cyber, which has started a focused effort against false information on social media.

Under the “Nation First Fact First” campaign, the cyber department will combat false information about the Indian government and military, the official continued.

Specialised helplines were established to educate the public about online fraud. To get emergency assistance, citizens can ring 1930 or 1945.

The official stated that approximately 100 phone lines are operational at the same time and that analysts contact the caller after receiving the distress call.

He stated that both the 1930 and 1945 numbers receive 7,000 calls per day.

Since 2019, cyber officials have prevented cyber fraud by taking prompt action against cybercriminals, saving Rs 600 crore. “In the last six months, Rs 200 crore has been saved”.

According to authorities, a 39-year-old CA student was detained in Indore for reportedly using seven profiles on X to disparage Hindu deities. Since 2021, the accused has reportedly insulted Hindu deities.

BJP MP Medha Kulkarni brought this matter to the attention of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

According to the official, Maharashtra Cyber has rescued six young people from Maharashtra who were ensnared in cyberslavery in Laos.

If the confined teenagers refused to commit cybercrimes, they were tormented by being shocked with electricity and having their nails pulled out.

According to him, Maharashtra Cyber has learned that 29 Indians are ensnared in cyberslavery in the Southeast Asian nation.