The official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court has been hacked, with the channel now showing the name “Ripple” instead of “Supreme Court of India.” In an alarming cyberattack, videos related to cryptocurrency have replaced the usual legal content from the country’s highest judicial authority.
The hack has raised concerns about online security for government digital assets, and efforts are underway to restore the channel and its original content. Meanwhile, authorities are investigating the breach to identify the perpetrators behind this incident.
What users found on SC’s YouTube channel?
The Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel, which recently broadcasted the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, has fallen victim to a cyberattack. Viewers seeking to watch recordings of critical hearings were shocked to find that all previous videos had been set to private and replaced by a live stream titled, “Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC’s $2 Billion Fine! XRP Price Prediction.” This video, promoting cryptocurrency-related content, has raised serious concerns about the security of the judiciary’s digital platforms.
Livestream of Supreme Court’s proceedings
A few years ago, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision to livestream the proceedings of important cases before the Constitution Bench. The Court acknowledged that live streaming of judicial proceedings is part of the fundamental right to access justice, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The top court’s livestreams include hearings on cases of national importance, such as disputes on the interpretation of the Constitution, issues affecting civil rights, electoral reforms, and other matters of public interest.
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