The digital battleground between Pakistan and India has reached a boiling point. In a stunning display of cyber capabilities, the Pakistan Cyber Force has reportedly targeted India’s leading news giant ABP News, during a live broadcast. This move is being hailed by digital activists as a massive retaliatory strike following yesterday’s cyber disruptions in Pakistan.
The Incident: ABP News Live Transmission Hijacked
Viewers across India were left in shock on Monday morning when the regular news cycle of ABP News was abruptly cut off. In its place, the channel began airing:
- Patriotic Slogans: The Pakistan Zindabad graphics appeared on the screen.
- Military Footage: Clips showcasing the strength of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
- Key Speeches: Portions of speeches by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces.
Cybersecurity experts suggest this was not a simple website defacement but a sophisticated Signal Injection or a breach of the satellite uplink server making it one of the most significant media hacks in recent history.
Why did Pakistan Cyber Force attack?
This attack did not happen in a vacuum. It is a direct response to the events of March 1, 2026, where major Pakistani news networks including ARY News, Geo News, and SAMAA TV were targeted. During those incidents, anti-military content and pro-Israeli (Mossad) advertisements were allegedly forced onto Pakistani screens.
The Pakistan Cyber Force had earlier warned of a befitting response and the hijacking of ABP News appears to be the execution of that threat.
The Future of Hybrid Warfare
The hacking of ABP News proves that the conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors has moved beyond physical borders into the Fifth Generation Warfare (5GW) domain. As both nations’ cybersecurity wings NR3C (Pakistan) and CERT-In (India) scramble to secure their networks.The public remains on edge.
