Kashmir is a region right in between India, Pakistan, and China. For the last 70 years Pakistan and India have fought over this region of the world, both wanting to take control of it. Tensions sometimes heat up which can result in people being killed. When tensions get high in the real world, some people take to the internet and hack their rivals as a form of protest. In this episode we’ll explore some of the hacking that goes on between India and Pakistan. Sponsors Support for this episode comes from Check Point. Check Point makes firewalls and security appliances you can use to combat the latest generation of cyber attacks. Upgrade your cybersecurity at CheckPoint.com Support for this episode comes from Blinkist. They offer thousands of condensed non-fiction books, so you can get through books in about 15 minutes. Check out Blinkist.com/DARKNET to start your 7 day free trial and get 25% off when you sign up. For more show notes and links visit https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/51. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As a region of conflict, Kashmir has an unclear status as a country with no clearly defined borders or government. The area experiences frequent military conflicts and violence, with tens of thousands disappearing over the past 30 years due to the hostilities, but it remains a place of fascination for many because of its novel Lost Horizon.
The speaker reflects on their personal experience with terrorist attacks and describes how Indian and Pakistani hackers have been targeting each other's government websites.
The website of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been hit with a cyberattack by hackers in India, defacing it with obscene language. Though some people in India praise the hackers, others call for the government to take action, whilst some Pakistani hackers have retaliated by hacking Indian websites.
The combination of cyber attacks and missile strikes sent a strong message to Pakistan. The attacks target computers running power plants, factories, water treatment facilities, and dams.
The Kashmir conflict has different impacts on the perception of the people involved depending on which side they are on. History of violence between the troops and the civilians of Kashmir affects how people see events related to the conflict.
The topic of hacking on government websites and cyber warfare between Pakistan and India is explored, with mentions of possible involvement from other countries and the formation of hacker groups.
India has begun to lift its curfew, allowing people to go outside for a little bit every day after three months of strict lockdown.
As tensions continue to rise between Pakistan, India, and Kashmir, hackers have been taking matters into their own hands by using their computer skills to cause damage and destruction as a way of protesting. The host encourages listeners to do the right thing and have the power to change the world.