Cyber Security Breach By Military Officials On WhatsApp Discovered, Probe Underway: Report

Intelligence agencies have unearthed a cyber security breach by military officials linked to neighbouring country.

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New Delhi: Intelligence agencies have found a cyber security breach by some military officials with suspected connection to espionage-related activities.

According to a report by ANI, Intelligence agencies have unearthed a cyber security breach by military officials which is suspected to be linked to espionage-related activities by a neighbouring country.

Speaking about the breach, the defence sources said to ANI that the breach has been reported on certain WhatsApp groups.

The sources added that immediate action has been taken against the officials facing the allegations after the breach was found and "an inquiry, which has been promptly ordered, is in progress. Acts of infringements to existing orders especially involving counterintelligence matters, by military officials, are dealt with strictest possible manner, as they are subject to Official Secrets Act."

Speaking further about the inquiry, the sources said that the strictest possible action would be taken against all the officials who are found guilty in the ongoing investigations.

However, sources refused to provide details on the matter and said, "Due to sensitivities involved and the nature of the investigation, we would request to avoid speculation on the nature of the breach or seeking out personnel involved as it would compromise the ongoing investigations into the case", mentioned the ANI report, 

In recent times, suspected Pakistani and Chinese intelligence operatives have been attempting to engage with military personnel on social media platforms in an effort to gain sensitive information from them on the military and its activities.

Even though the majority of their attempts fail, they have been able to extract information from some of the military personnel who fall into their trap. Officials are from time to time asked to follow standard operating procedures and guidelines while using social media to prevent such cases.