Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing Warns Of Rising Crimes

In the wake of the escalating conflicts between India and Pakistan, there is an elevated risk of cyberattacks, particularly from state-sponsored advanced persistent threats known for targeting Indian government agencies, military personnel, and critical infrastructure, said the Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police in a release.

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The release added that the group uses sophisticated tactics such as phishing emails, fake login pages, and malicious attachments to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Advisories regarding these threats have already been issued to all government departments in the State.

"In view of public interest and safety, the Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police alerts the public about a recent surge in malicious content spreading rapidly through WhatsApp, e-mail, and social media platforms with respect to Indo-Pak conflict," the release added.