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Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's 'X' account hacked; Pakistan and Turkey flags live-streamed: Report
Hackers briefly posted Pakistani and Turkish flags on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's X account on a politically sensitive day before the Asia Cup India-Pakistan match, before quick recovery.
- On Sunday, September 21, the official X account of Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was compromised, with unauthorized posts featuring the flags of Pakistan and Turkey appearing on the profile.
- The cyber attack happened just before the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match between India and Pakistan, leading to prompt notifications to cyber crime authorities and the filing of an official complaint.
- The technical team regained control of Shinde's account within 30 to 45 minutes, swiftly removing the unauthorized content and securing the profile without compromising sensitive data.
- Former Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole raised concerns about cyber security and urged the Home Department to provide explanations concerning the incident.
- The incident highlights growing cybersecurity risks faced by political figures, with the Maharashtra cyber cell now investigating the hacking to identify those responsible.
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Eknath Shinde’s X Account Hacked: Hackers Post Pakistan and Turkey Flags on Maharashtra Deputy CM’s Account, Restored Within 45 Minutes | 📰 LatestLY
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked on Sunday, with hackers posting images of the flags of Pakistan and Turkey, officials confirmed. The breach came ahead of India’s Asia Cup match against Pakistan later in the day. 📰 Eknath Shinde’s X Account Hacked: Hackers Post Pakistan and Turkey Flags on Maharashtra Deputy CM’s Account, Restored Within 45 Minutes.
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