Hack Attack: Pakistan Economic Affairs Ministry's X Account Breached

The Ministry of Economic Affairs in Pakistan announced its X account was hacked. A fake post requesting more international loans was published, amid increasing tensions with India. The ministry informed Reuters they're working to deactivate the account, confirming they did not author the message.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs in Pakistan revealed a security breach on its X social media account this Friday. An unauthorized message was posted, soliciting international loans, during a time of escalating territorial tensions with India.

Officials stated to Reuters that they are diligently working to decommission the rogue X account, emphasizing that the solicitation was not drafted by the ministry's legitimate channels.

The incident highlights the challenges faced by government entities in securing their digital communication platforms against cyber threats and misinformation, especially amid geopolitical strains.

(With inputs from agencies.)