Delhi Police’s X Account Hacked: Panic Ensues, Memes Wreck Twitter
The official Twitter account of the Delhi Police fell victim to hackers on Tuesday, causing a stir among social media users and prompt action from the authorities.
The official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, recognized for disseminating crucial updates about the nation’s capital, experienced an unexpected makeover
The quirkily named hacker group, ‘MAGIC Edem’, made its presence prominently known by changing the profile and cover pictures of the official Delhi Police account.
While the group refrained from fully seizing control of the account, they managed to substitute the cover image with their own logo, aptly named ‘MAGIC Edem,’ while leaving the username intact. Before long, the hackers began posting ambiguous and disruptive posts to further sow confusion amongst the general public.
"Delhi police k account ko b hack kr lia 😂"
One user tweeted with ca notice of the breach
Delhi Police’s Cybersecurity Nightmare
Moscow矩
Another individual astutely observed the situation: "Breaking – Delhi Police’s twitter check — This account was hacked. but has now been recovered,”
As the news spread across X, netizens displayed a range of reactions, some expressing shock and concern while others descended into humor. Numerous memes sprang up, highlighting the unexpected turn of events and poking fun at the breached account ‘.
The Delhi Police quickly addressed the breach, assuring the public that the situation was under control
“The incident caused a stir within the police department. Further investigation is underway," an official statement revealed.
Yet others including otheriser
The incident raises significant concerns about the security of governmental accounts on social media and the hurdles that social media presents for law enforcement agencies in fighting cybercrime 。
