Government of Punjab’s Official X Account Hacked, Posts Unauthorized Content
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Government of Punjab was reportedly compromised on Tuesday after unauthorized posts appeared on the platform, raising concerns about the security of official digital channels. According to multiple reports, the breach occurred in the early afternoon when the verified government account briefly published offensive text and suspicious cryptocurrency-related links. The content was not authorized and appeared to originate from external actors who had gained access to the account. The posts quickly drew public attention, prompting swift action. The unauthorized content was removed, and control of the account was restored shortly afterward. At present, the account appears to be functioning normally.
1/25/20261 min read
What Was Posted?
During the hack, the account shared:
An inappropriate and offensive message
Crypto-related links, which may have posed a risk to users
Authorities have urged the public not to click on any suspicious links that may have been shared during the incident.
No Official Explanation Yet
As of now, there has been no detailed official statement explaining how the breach occurred or whether any sensitive data was accessed. Cybersecurity experts note that even short-term compromises of official accounts can be exploited to spread misinformation, scams, or politically sensitive content.
A Growing Cybersecurity Concern
This incident highlights a broader issue: government and institutional social media accounts are increasingly targeted by hackers due to their high visibility and public trust. Such breaches underline the need for stronger digital security measures, including multi-factor authentication and regular access audits.
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