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Unidentified hackers compromised the broadcasting systems of two Indian news channels during the Indian president’s speech, allegedly inserting Pakistan’s national anthem and displaying a warning message, according to reports on Wednesday.
It was reported that both TV9 Telugu and Freedom TV Kannada experienced disruptions while live. The hackers reportedly accessed the channels’ transmission feeds during the president’s address. During the incident on TV9 Telugu, Pakistan’s national anthem was broadcast, and a warning appeared, cautioning viewers against provoking Pakistan.
Following the incident, rumors and varied explanations circulated regarding the broadcast interruption. TV9 Telugu has over 14 million followers on social media, and Freedom TV Kannada boasts more than one million followers.
Industry experts commented that this event revealed security vulnerabilities within India’s cybersecurity infrastructure and highlighted weaknesses in the country’s IT systems.
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