Supreme Court YouTube Channel Hacked: Details Emerge
In a recent cyber attack, hackers have targeted the official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of India. The channel was compromised, marking yet another instance of high-profile digital intrusions that are becoming increasingly common.
Channel Name Changed, Crypto Videos Uploaded
The hackers not only took control of the channel but also changed its name from “Supreme Court of India” to “Ripple.” Furthermore, they replaced the official content with videos related to cryptocurrency, specifically XRP, which is developed by the U.S.-based company Ripple Labs. Instead of videos related to the court’s proceedings, the channel displayed a video titled “Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds to the SEC $2 Billion Fine! XRP Price Prediction.”
Government Investigation Underway
In response to the cyber attack, government authorities have launched an investigation to determine the source of the hack and how the Supreme Court’s YouTube channel was breached. However, no concrete details have been released regarding the origin or extent of the attack at this time.
Potential Risks of the Hack
This incident raises serious concerns, as the Supreme Court handles sensitive and critical legal documents. If hackers were able to infiltrate the court’s YouTube channel, there is a possibility that other digital assets or websites containing crucial legal information could also be vulnerable. The potential leak of such documents could pose a significant threat to national security.
What Was Shown on the Channel?
Following the hack, the video that appeared on the Supreme Court’s channel was related to cryptocurrency XRP. The channel is typically used to broadcast important hearings, including those before constitutional benches and matters of public interest. However, after the breach, previous hearing videos were made private, and the hackers streamed content promoting Ripple Labs’ cryptocurrency.
The incident underscores the growing risk of cyber attacks on prominent institutions, and it highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical digital infrastructure.