The website of a key investigative agency of the Indian government was hacked and defaced late Friday, according to a government official. The website of a key investigative agency of the Indian government was hacked and defaced late Friday, according to a government official.The website of the Central Bureau of Investigation was not accessible even by late Saturday. The hackers calling themselves the “Pakistani Cyber Army” left a message saying that the attack was in revenge for similar Indian attacks on Pakistani sites, according to local media reports.The border dispute between India and Pakistan over Kashmir has often spilled online, with both sides attempting to hack each other’s sites. The website of Pakistan’s Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority was hacked on Saturday by a group called “Indian Cyber Army” in retaliation for the CBI website hack, according to The Express Tribune newspaper in Pakistan. The website displayed the message “This Account has been suspended” late Saturday.Some other sites in India were also defaced, according to various reports. But the defacement of the CBI site is likely to be the more embarrassing for the Indian government because it is a top investigative and counter-crime agency of the government.John Ribeiro covers outsourcing and general technology breaking news from India for The IDG News Service. Follow John on Twitter at @Johnribeiro. John’s e-mail address is john_ribeiro@idg.com Related content news Sysdig unveils cloud attack graph based on real-time threat data Sysdig also announced a new cloud inventory and agentless scanning capabilities to tackle cloud security risks. By Michael Hill Sep 27, 2023 3 mins Threat and Vulnerability Management Threat and Vulnerability Management Threat and Vulnerability Management feature What’s a cyber incident response retainer and why do you need one? Whether you need to hire a team to respond to any and all cyberattacks or just some hired guns to boost your capabilities, incident response retainers can ensure you’re covered. By Linda Rosencrance Sep 27, 2023 8 mins Cyberattacks Incident Response Security Practices brandpost How an integrated platform approach improves OT security By Richard Springer Sep 26, 2023 5 mins Security news Teachers urged to enter schoolgirls into UK’s flagship cybersecurity contest CyberFirst Girls aims to introduce girls to cybersecurity, increase diversity, and address the much-maligned skills shortage in the sector. By Michael Hill Sep 26, 2023 4 mins Back to School Education Industry IT Training Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe