China and India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says

A report found that hacking groups linked to China and India carried out cyberattacks against Pakistani police and security agencies. The intrusions focused on law enforcement systems in multiple provinces.

Details of the intrusions The report documented attempts to access internal databases and communication networks used by police forces. It stated that the activity occurred over several months and involved spear-phishing and malware deployment.

Attribution and response The report attributed the activity to groups with ties to both China and India. Officials have not publicly confirmed the findings or disclosed any specific countermeasures taken.