Cyber Breach on Maharashtra Deputy CM's Social Account
Eknath Shinde's social media account was hacked, displaying flags of Pakistan and Turkey, coinciding with an India-Pakistan cricket match. Authorities promptly restored the account within 45 minutes, alerting cyber crime police to manage the security breach.

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On Sunday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's social media account was compromised, with hackers posting images of the Pakistani and Turkish flags. This incident occurred on the same day as an India-Pakistan cricket match.
An official confirmed that their team took immediate action by notifying the cyber crime police and working to recover the account. The restoration process took approximately 30 to 45 minutes, effectively mitigating further cyber threats.
Despite the breach, the prompt response ensured minimal disruption and underscored the importance of digital security in political communication.
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