WEB DESK: Unidentified hackers reportedly infiltrated the broadcast systems of two Indian news channels during the Indian president’s address, allegedly streaming Pakistan’s national anthem and a warning message. These events were reported on Wednesday and involved TV9 Telugu and Freedom TV Kannada during the president’s speech.
Reports state that hackers accessed the channels’ transmission systems to execute this breach. It is claimed that TV9 Telugu aired Pakistan’s national anthem mid-broadcast, while a warning message about provoking Pakistan appeared on-screen.
The disruption led to widespread speculation and discussion about the affected broadcasts. TV9 Telugu boasts more than 14 million social media followers, whereas Freedom TV Kannada has over one million.
Experts cited in the reports suggest that this incident underscores significant flaws in India’s cybersecurity capabilities, revealing vulnerabilities in the nation’s IT systems.
