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Google Pakistan website hacked
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 24 November 2012
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The Google Pakistan homepage was reportedly hacked by a Turkish group. Users faced access issues as the homepage displayed altered content and messages.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Google Pakistan homepage could not be accessed virtually all day Saturday with reports that a Turkish group had hacked the search engine.
The hackers replaced the Google logo and search bar with a black image of two penguins walking on a bridge.
One message in English on the image said "Pakistan Downed" perhaps meaning the Google Pakistan home page has been taken down. There was also a message in Turkish. Although the Pakistan Telecom Authority said the Google website had been re-constructed and restored, it was still not accessible by 9pm (PST) Saturday.
Key Points
- Google Pakistan's homepage was down for most of Saturday.
- A Turkish group claimed responsibility for the hacking incident.
- The homepage displayed a black image with penguins and messages.
- Pakistan Telecom Authority confirmed restoration efforts were made.
- Access issues persisted into Saturday night.
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