Taliban Denies Hack But Confirms Leaked Documents

The Ministry has confirmed that documents from dozens of its departments have been leaked. On Thursday, the ministry stated that initial information suggests that these documents may have been obtained from individual computers that lacked adequate security measures.

However, Taliban officials claim that the central government database has not been hacked.

In an unprecedented move, an anonymous group launched a cyberattack on the Taliban government's database and published documents from 21 ministries and independent agencies on the internet.

In a statement, the Taliban Ministry of Communications stated,“According to the leaked documents, many of them relate to sectors that previously did not have a specific system in place.”

The ministry added that most of the documents that have been leaked are publicly accessible and primarily concern data from past years.

At the same time, the ministry emphasized that“no system has been hacked, and all systems remain secure without any issues.”

The Taliban has claimed that these documents are being released to confuse public opinion in the media.

Among the ministries affected by the leak are the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Information and Culture, Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Promotion of Virtue, and the Supreme Court.

Thousands of these documents have been posted on a website called“Taliban Leaks.” The identity of the hackers and details of the website remain unclear, and no group has yet claimed responsibility for the cyberattack.

This cyberattack on the Taliban's governmental systems marks a significant breach of security and raises concerns about the vulnerability of sensitive information within the regime. The release of such documents could potentially harm the Taliban's credibility and further destabilize the situation in Afghanistan.

As the investigation into the origin and intent of the hackers continues, this event underscores the ongoing digital conflict and the complexities of cybersecurity in conflict zones. The leaked documents, once verified, may offer valuable insights into the inner workings of the Taliban's governance and could have serious implications for future international relations with the group.

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