Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's X account was hacked on Sunday. Hackers posted pictures featuring Pakistani and Turkish flags on the account. The technical team recovered the account within 30-45 minutes. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell will investigate this incident.
Eknath shinde x account hack: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's X account was hacked on Sunday. Hackers posted pictures featuring Pakistani and Turkish flags and also a livestream on the account. Immediately after the incident, the technical team recovered the account and restored security within 30-45 minutes. Officials stated that no sensitive information was leaked during this period. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell is now investigating this hacking incident.
30 to 45 minutes taken to recover the account
Eknath Shinde's office informed that the technical team took immediate action after the account was hacked. The account was recovered in approximately 30 to 45 minutes and is currently fully secure. The office also clarified that no sensitive information was leaked during the account hack.
The office stated that the technical team immediately regained control of the account and restored its security. Currently, the account is functioning normally, and followers are not concerned by the incident.
Hackers did a livestream and posted pictures with flags
Hackers posted pictures of Pakistani and Turkish flags from the Deputy Chief Minister's account. Additionally, a livestream was also run. This incident occurred at a politically and socially sensitive time, causing confusion and discussion among followers. Officials stated that the cyber crime police were informed immediately after the incident, and the process to recover the account was initiated.
Cyber Security Weakness Exposed
The hacking of Eknath Shinde's account has exposed vulnerabilities in cyber security. It indicates that social media accounts of senior leaders and public figures are also susceptible to cyber attacks. Cases of hacking and cybercrime are rapidly increasing in India. Due to these crimes, the country incurs losses amounting to thousands of crores of rupees annually.
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell will now investigate this case and attempt to identify the hackers. Officials stated that after securing the account, all necessary steps were taken to prevent any rumors or confusion from spreading among followers and the public.
Political and Social Stir
Following the hacking of Eknath Shinde's account, there were numerous reactions to the incident on social media. Political parties and followers expressed concern over the event. Some described it as an example of growing challenges in cyber security, while others termed it a cyber attack that occurred during a politically sensitive time.
Cyber experts believe that such attacks on social media accounts of public figures and leaders are becoming common. The purpose of such attacks is to spread confusion through the account and to exert political or social influence on digital platforms.
Increasing Hacking Incidents and Their Impact
Cybercrime cases are continuously rising in India. Accounts related to social media, banking, and personal data often fall victim to attacks. According to experts, increasing security and surveillance on digital platforms has become imperative. This incident also proved that leaders and public figures need to take special measures to secure their accounts.
Eknath Shinde's Account Restored to Normal
Immediately after the hacking, the technical team recovered the account and restored it to normal. The account is now completely secure, and no new suspicious activity is visible. The office confirmed that all posts and content are operating normally after the account recovery.
