A Philippine Hacker Group Naming Itself "Nullsec Philippines" has allegedly hacked 30 Indian Government Websites.
A hacker collective identifying itself as Nullsec Philippines has allegedly carried out a coordinated cyberattack on Indian government websites, with at least 30 official portals confirmed to have been defaced.
The group left messages on the compromised sites claiming responsibility for the breach, displaying banners with their name and slogans. Screenshots of the defaced pages quickly circulated online, and several affected websites were observed to be inaccessible or under maintenance hours after the attack.
Cybersecurity officials confirmed that the breaches targeted front-end content and did not result in the theft of sensitive citizen data. “The incidents appear to be defacement attacks designed to send a message rather than compromise backend infrastructure. Restoration measures have already been initiated,” an official source said.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the attackers exploited outdated web applications and weak security configurations. Experts note that government websites, especially smaller departmental portals, are often vulnerable to such intrusions if security patches and regular audits are not consistently applied.
The attack has raised concerns about the resilience of India’s public digital infrastructure. Analysts warn that even superficial website defacements can undermine public trust in official platforms and embolden copycat actors.
Authorities are now working with the National Informatics Centre and CERT-In to restore services, patch vulnerabilities, and trace the source of the intrusion. Law enforcement agencies are also expected to coordinate with international counterparts to investigate the group’s activities.
This is not the first time Indian websites have been targeted by overseas hacker groups, but the scale of the latest attack has drawn particular attention. Security specialists emphasize the need for proactive defense strategies, including continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and mandatory cyber hygiene practices across all government departments.
Officials assured that citizen services and critical systems remain unaffected. “The public-facing pages were impacted, but no core databases were compromised. Countermeasures have been deployed to prevent further intrusions,” the official added.
The incident highlights growing geopolitical tensions in cyberspace, where hacktivist groups increasingly target government institutions to make political statements.
