Jammu Municipal Corporation Targeted in Major Cyberattack, Sensitive Data Allegedly Stolen

In a significant breach of digital infrastructure, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has fallen victim to a cyberattack believed to have resulted in the loss of vast amounts of sensitive data. According to high-level intelligence sources, the attackers managed to compromise the website, gaining access to critical records and databases that may include personally identifiable information such as Aadhaar numbers, property ownership documents, tax filings, infrastructure blueprints, and internal administrative communications.  

The breach, which occurred on Friday, has prompted an immediate investigation and system lockdown as cybersecurity teams race to contain the damage and begin recovery operations. Officials involved in the incident response have confirmed that website functionality has been suspended as data restoration processes are initiated.

Top intelligence sources indicate that the attack bears hallmarks of Pakistan-sponsored cyber operations aimed at undermining India’s administrative framework. “These tactics are consistent with state-backed cyber warfare efforts targeting strategic and sensitive zones like Jammu and Kashmir,” said a senior intelligence official.

“The objective is often to destabilize public services and spread fear among the populace.” The JMC’s website is a key platform used to manage municipal services, property taxes, and local development projects. Its compromise has raised concerns about the broader implications for civic governance and the potential misuse of the stolen data.
 

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Jammu Municipal Corporation Targeted in Major Cyberattack, Sensitive Data Allegedly Stolen