The Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel was hacked on Friday, September 20, in a potential security breach, showcasing unauthorised content related to cryptocurrency instead of court proceedings.
The social media platform, crucial for the judiciary, is generally used for live streaming of significant cases before the Constitution Benches and other matters of public interest. The hackers posted videos promoting XRP, a cryptocurrency developed by US-based Ripple Labs.
The viewers searching for recordings of the hearings found that all previous videos have been set private and replaced by a live video titled ‘Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC’s $2 Billion Fine! XRP PRICE PREDICTION.’
Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel appears to be hacked and is currently showing videos of US-based company Ripple. pic.twitter.com/zuIMQ5GTFZ— ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2024
The top court was scheduled to hear several priority cases including a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a fixed time limit for the Centre to notify the appointment of judges recommended by the SC Collegium.
The court was preparing for the hearing of a plea from the Muslim side contesting an Allahabad high court order, which rejected their challenge on the maintainability of cases filed by Hindu parties related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute.
The channel also recently broadcasted the sensitive suo motu case related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital.
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