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Question

After Pokharan explosion of May, 1998, which website was hacked and defaced by the Pakistani hackers ?

The correct answer is
BARC website

Pokharan Explosion Hacked Website

Following the Pokharan II nuclear tests conducted in May 1998, Pakistani cyber attackers targeted several Indian websites as a retaliatory measure.

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is a premier nuclear research facility in India. Its website became a prominent target due to its association with the nuclear program.

BARC Website Defacement

Reports confirm that the official BARC website was successfully hacked and defaced by Pakistani hackers shortly after the nuclear explosions. This incident highlighted the cyber warfare aspect following the geopolitical event.

Correct Option Analysis

Evaluating the options provided:

  • Option B: BARC website - This aligns with confirmed reports of the website being defaced by Pakistani hackers in retaliation for the Pokharan explosions.
  • Option A, C, D: While other government websites might have faced security challenges, the defacement of the BARC website was a specifically notable event linked directly to the 1998 nuclear tests.

Therefore, the BARC website was the specific site hacked and defaced by Pakistani hackers after the Pokharan explosion of May 1998.

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