Shimla, June 10 — The official website of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) experienced an unexpected breach earlier this week, when its homepage was briefly altered to display inappropriate and anti-national content. The incident prompted immediate action, with the university taking the website offline to prevent further misuse.
Authorities confirmed that unidentified individuals had gained access to the homepage, where they replaced the usual university interface with content that included offensive language and visuals critical of national values. While the site was swiftly removed from public view for technical checks and repairs, no formal complaint had been filed by university officials at the time of reporting.
In response to the cyber intrusion, law enforcement has begun a preliminary investigation. A senior police official confirmed that two cybercrime specialists will visit the university on Tuesday. Their role will be to examine how the breach occurred, gather digital evidence, and determine the extent of the incident. They will also review the university’s existing cybersecurity framework to help prevent similar attacks in the future.
Although there has been no indication that internal systems or user data were compromised, the defacement itself raises concerns about the digital safety of public institutions. Experts note that universities, while not typical targets of large-scale cybercrime, are still vulnerable due to often limited technical infrastructure and cybersecuri
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