Chaos ensues as the official ‘X’ (Twitter) handle of Delhi Police is compromised; hackers claim responsibility while police reassure swift recovery.
AB News, New Delhi: Delhi was thrown into a state of confusion when news broke that the official Twitter account of the Delhi Police, managed on the platform ‘X’, was hacked. On Tuesday, the account, which routinely provided essential updates to the public, experienced an abrupt change in both its bio and profile picture, leading to widespread speculation among users.
As this incident unfolded, people noticed the alteration and discussions began to circulate on social media concerning the purported hack. The Delhi Police swiftly acted upon learning of the breach, mobilizing their team to restore the compromised account.
The group claiming responsibility for the hack, identified as ‘MagIC Edem,’ made significant changes to the account, including updating the cover photo to their own branding. However, the username remained unchanged. Posts were made during the brief period of hacking that appeared to create confusion among followers of the police account.
Fortunately, the Delhi Police were quick to respond and successfully restored their official account. They have initiated an investigation into the matter, assuring the public that action will be taken against the hackers as soon as they are identified.
While the hacking incident has raised questions about cybersecurity measures in place for such important public service accounts, the Delhi Police’s prompt recovery efforts reflect their commitment to maintaining transparency and reliability on social media platforms.
