Guwahati, Jan 10: Hackers compromised the Facebook page of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday. Sarma disclosed the security breach on the ‘X’ social media platform, indicating that unidentified hackers were responsible. Preliminary investigations suggest a possible link to Pakistan.
“Unknown hackers made an attempt to hack my Facebook account this evening. Preliminary information suggests the hacker might be operating from Pakistan. Investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators,” he wrote on X.
Unknown hackers made an attempt to hack my Facebook account this evening. Preliminary information suggests the hacker might be operating from Pakistan.
Investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators. @DGPAssamPolice @assampolice pic.twitter.com/QCbENvhEJm
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 9, 2024
Meanwhile, the state cyber cell is looking into the matter and more details are expected to come out soon in this case.