Web desk: Israeli and Indian networks have launched a coordinated digital campaign targeting audiences in Pakistan and Iran. The posts allege that paid online advertisements urge Iranian citizens to rise against their government.
“Mossad Organization
Brothers and sisters in Iran,
Your families in Iran are crying out for help.
Help them so that their voices can be heard.
Share the photos and videos you receive from inside the regime with us.
Let us fight together for them.”
Several users reported seeing online ads carrying anti-government messaging aimed at Iranian audiences. Commentators allege that foreign intelligence-linked groups are driving the campaign across borders. They also claim that these networks are spending vast sums on digital outreach. However, no authority has presented verified evidence to confirm the scale, funding, or origin of the alleged campaign.
Digital policy experts say online advertising systems allow advertisers to target users in different countries. They add that investigators must rely on technical data to attribute such campaigns to specific actors. Google has not issued a public response to the circulating claims. Analysts note that major platforms usually investigate and remove coordinated inauthentic behavior when they detect it.
The allegations gained momentum after hackers breached Geo News and inserted anti–Pakistan military content into its broadcast feed. Engineers restored regular programming within a short time. Officials then launched a forensic review to trace the source of the intrusion.
Around the same time, attackers targeted the Tamasha streaming app and disrupted its services. Users reported irregular content and temporary outages. Technical teams secured the platform and began investigating the breach.
Cybersecurity analysts warn that state and non-state actors increasingly use digital tools to shape narratives during periods of conflict. They say hackers and propagandists often target media outlets and online platforms to amplify political messaging. At the same time, experts urge caution and advise the public not to treat unverified funding claims as fact without clear evidence.
Pakistani authorities continue to investigate the cyber incidents and monitor online content for possible disinformation. Officials say they are strengthening digital defenses to protect media infrastructure and counter hostile information campaigns.
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