B2G and the Supreme Court's YouTube Channel Hacking Incident
B2G and the Supreme Court's YouTube Channel Hacking Incident
In a significant breach, the Supreme Court’s official YouTube channel was compromised today (September 20). The hackers replaced the channel's original content with promotional videos for a cryptocurrency developed by Ripple Labs, featuring a live video titled ‘Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC’s $2 Billion Fine! XRP PRICE PREDICTION’.
Channel Suspension
Following the hack, the apex court issued a notice stating, “This is to inform all concerned that the YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of India has been taken down. The services on the YouTube channel will be resumed shortly.”
- The hack took place during live proceedings of important cases.
- The hackers made past hearing archives private.
- The apex court’s IT team is addressing the issue with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Growing Cyber Threats
This incident is part of a broader trend where popular YouTube channels are targeted by scammers. Previous high-profile hacks include notable personalities like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Reports indicate that cyberattacks in India surged 261% year-on-year (YoY) in early 2024, marking a troubling rise in cybersecurity threats.
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