Hyderabad :- In an alarming incident, the Twitter account of Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, identified as ‘@X’ was compromised by unidentified hackers on Wednesday. The breach prompted immediate action from the Hyderabad Police, who have initiated a thorough investigation into the cyberattack.
Officials from Raj Bhavan filed a complaint, leading to the registration of a case at the Cyber Crime police station. The complaint highlighted the officials’ inability to log in and manage the compromised Twitter account, prompting concerns about unauthorized access.
As of now, the hackers have not posted any messages on the account, but they have successfully seized control, raising questions about the motive behind the breach.
Law enforcement authorities have already reached out to the management of the microblogging site to address the hacking incident. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to identify the individuals responsible for the unauthorized access and potential misuse of the Governor’s Twitter account.
The incident underscores the growing challenges of cybersecurity, even for high-profile individuals, and raises concerns about the security of online platforms used by public figures. The Cyber Crime police are committed to swiftly resolving the matter and ensuring the restoration of the Governor’s account integrity. Further updates on the investigation are awaited.