Pakistan Flag Displayed During Cyberattack on India's Sun TV Network

Pakistan Flag Displayed During Cyberattack on India's Sun TV Network

Jul 2, 2026|Webdesk

New Delhi — India's Sun TV Network was reportedly affected by a cyberattack in which unidentified hackers allegedly gained unauthorized access to parts of the broadcaster's internal systems, temporarily disrupting services.

According to the claims in the report, the attackers accessed the network's broadcast management portal, affecting the transmission of several television channels.

The report further alleges that during the incident, the hackers displayed the Pakistani flag and the slogan "Pakistan Zindabad" on affected broadcast screens before launching a ransomware attack that reportedly encrypted around 1,800 domain systems, disrupting the organization's internal operations.

Cybersecurity experts say that if confirmed, such incidents highlight the importance of strengthening cybersecurity measures, particularly for critical media infrastructure and broadcasting networks.

Key Highlights

  • Sun TV Network was reportedly targeted in a cyberattack.
  • The attackers allegedly gained access to the broadcaster's internal broadcast management system.
  • The report claims that the Pakistani flag and related messages were displayed during the disruption.
  • A ransomware attack reportedly affected approximately 1,800 domain systems, causing operational disruption.
  • Cybersecurity specialists emphasize the need for stronger protection of critical digital infrastructure.