In May 2025, during a time of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, something unusual happened. Pakistan reportedly launched a cyber operation called Operation Salar, and it shook the digital world.
This was not just about a few websites going offline. According to reports, the operation focused on Indian digital infrastructure with a sharp focus. Government websites were hacked and defaced with Pakistani flags and bold messages. Some even claimed that parts of India’s power grid were hit, causing outages and confusion. Though Indian authorities quickly stepped in to deny those claims and called them misinformation, the buzz around the breach only grew.
What stood out most was how calculated it all seemed. It did not look like a rushed hack or a digital stunt. It looked planned, coordinated, and deeply strategic. That alone sent a message that cyber warfare is no longer an idea for the future. It is here, and it is changing how countries flex their power.
Operation Salar, whether fully confirmed or not, made one thing very clear. Battles today are not always fought with tanks or jets. Some are fought silently through keyboards and lines of code. And in that silence, lives, systems, and nations can be thrown into chaos.
This event pushed cybersecurity into the spotlight in a way we have not quite seen before. It reminded everyone watching, especially the government, that the next war might not begin with a bang but with a flicker on a screen.
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