“Online System of Islamabad’s Secure City Authority Taken Offline After Cybersecurity Breach”

Date Reported: 2024-05-24
Country: PAK | Pakistan
Victim: Islamabad Police | islamabadpolice.gov.pk
Additional Information :

  • The online system of Islamabad Safe City Authority was taken offline after a hacking attempt, allowing hackers to gain access to the main server and sensitive data.
  • Officials have closed all access to the system to prevent any further damage.
  • An investigation revealed that simple and commonly used passwords and credentials by the officials had made the system vulnerable to intrusion.

Article: https://www.dawn.com/news/1835677/islamabad-safe-citys-online-system-shut-down-after-hacking-attempt
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