Man finds explicit phishing links on Lucknow Jalkal Vibhag website and alerts officials—here's what happened next

A coder by profession who also freelances recently encountered an unexpected issue while accessing the Lucknow Jalkal Vibhag's online platform. Intrigued by the problem, he decided to take action. What he did next is quite interesting.

Taking to X, the coder revealed a startling discovery: “Noticed that someone had placed phishing links in the navbar of the official website of Lucknow Jalkal Vibhag.”?

Phishing is a malicious tactic designed to steal sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, and bank account details, often leading to severe consequences for unsuspecting users.

He even shared a video showing how he stumbled across these deceitful links.?

Concerned about the security breach, he promptly reached out to the relevant department to explain the situation.

“They thanked me and I told them to save my phone number as a freelancer,” he wrote.?

Increasing phishing attacks on Indian government websites

Phishing attacks targeting Indian government websites have become alarmingly frequent. These deceptive schemes often involve creating fake replicas of official government department websites, effectively luring unsuspecting users into divulging sensitive information.?

Recently, in September, the National Informatics Centre (NIC) uncovered a series of phishing links that closely resembled the Ministry of Defence (MoD) website.

These malicious links were not merely harmless pranks; they were designed to capture the NIC credentials of government officials, along with sensitive documents that could have far-reaching implications for national security.?

This incident highlights the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, where fraudsters continuously develop increasingly sophisticated methods to exploit vulnerabilities within government systems.?

The growing prevalence of such attacks underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and greater public awareness.

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