A cyberattack on Indian media has drawn attention after hackers claiming to be from Afghanistan reportedly breached a major Indian digital media network and interrupted its broadcast with political messaging.
The affected platform, OneIndia, experienced a temporary takeover during which normal programming was replaced with unusual on-screen content and statements. The outlet reportedly has a large digital footprint with millions of followers across social media.
The cyberattack on Indian media was claimed by a group identifying itself as “True Muslim Afghans,” which used the breach to air political messages rejecting any relationship between the Afghan Taliban and India.
During the incident, the group allegedly displayed symbolic imagery, including what it described as the original Afghan flag, while broadcasting messages criticizing perceived diplomatic or political ties between the Taliban and India.
Experts say the cyberattack on Indian media appears to go beyond a simple digital breach, suggesting it may represent a form of geopolitical messaging through cyberspace rather than just technical disruption.
The incident has raised concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in digital broadcasting networks, especially platforms with large audiences and significant political influence.
Following the breach, analysts have highlighted growing risks of politically motivated cyber operations in South Asia, where digital platforms are increasingly being used to project ideological and geopolitical narratives.
