Pakistan’s leading news channel, Geo News, has fallen victim to a major cyberattack. The channel confirmed its satellite broadcast was hacked by suspected Israeli and Indian hackers. The attack disrupted transmissions and displayed anti-Pakistan Army messages on screen .
Geo News Hacked: Cyberattack Targets Satellite Broadcast
Geo News reported that its transmission via Pakistan’s PakSat satellite was breached. The channel faced sustained and coordinated hacking attempts for nearly 24 hours .
Viewers saw their screens hijacked. Unauthorized content, including messages critical of the Pakistan Army, replaced regular programming.
Hackers Display Anti-Army Content
The hostile actors used the breach to air inappropriate material. Reports confirm the screen displayed messages against the Pakistan Armed Forces . One such message read, “Your Army is Your Enemy,” aiming to provoke viewers .
The channel’s management has categorically stated it has no connection to the malicious content . Azhar Abbas, Managing Editor of Geo News, addressed viewers directly. He confirmed the persistent hacking attempts and the resulting transmission breakdowns.
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Coordinated Attack by Israeli and Indian Hackers
Reports suggest hackers allegedly linked to India and Israel were behind the intrusion . They inserted anti-Pakistan Army material into the live feed .
Following the breach, reports emerged that other Pakistani channels, including ARY News and Samaa TV, also faced similar cyber incidents .
Geo News Seeks Justice and Action
Geo News has urged authorities to take immediate notice of the situation . The channel requested that law enforcement agencies act without delay.
The network emphasized that the incident is entirely external. It has no relation to Geo News’ editorial team or operations . The channel views this as a deliberate attempt to interfere with independent journalism in Pakistan .
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