By: Isuru Parakrama
December 31, Colombo (LNW): The official YouTube channel of the Sri Lanka Police has fallen victim to a suspected hacking incident, leaving the platform compromised and inaccessible to the public.
The channel, which is typically used to share important updates, public safety messages, and videos related to law enforcement activities, is now displaying unauthorised content that was uploaded without the approval of the police force.
The breach was first noticed when viewers attempted to access the channel, only to find that it was no longer under the control of the authorities.
Instead, unfamiliar and potentially malicious material had been posted, raising serious concerns about the security of the platform and the sensitive nature of the compromised content.
In response, Sri Lankan authorities have swiftly launched an investigation to determine the identity of the hackers responsible for the attack and to regain control of the channel.
Cybersecurity experts are being consulted to assess the extent of the breach and to put measures in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.
