Geo News’ transmission hacked; subversive message displayed

ByEditorial Staff
Viewers reported that an inappropriate and subversive message appeared on screen during the interruption. The channel said the content was inserted through external interference with its transmission signal and was not authorized by editorial or technical staff. In a statement posted on X, Managing Director Azhar Abbas said the broadcaster had faced hacking attempts for nearly 24 hours before the disruption. He described the on-air message as the result of a hack and stated that the channel had no connection to the content that appeared on screen.

KARACHI — The live television feed of Geo News was hacked on Sunday night, with a subversive message being displayed.

In a statement, the Geo News management said that for the past 24 hours, attempts were being made to hack the channel — which was on the communication satellite PAKSAT — and disrupt its broadcast.

The management said that for some time now, the channel had been facing continuous disruptions.

“Geo News’ screen was hacked to display an inappropriate message,” the statement said, adding that the situation had nothing to do with the channel.

It called on authorities to take notice of the incident, take immediate action and bring those responsible to justice.

It has been learnt that ,viewers reported an inappropriate and subversive message appeared on screen during the interruption. The channel said the content was inserted through external interference with its transmission signal and was not authorized by editorial or technical staff.

In a statement posted on X, Managing Director Azhar Abbas said the broadcaster had faced hacking attempts for nearly 24 hours before the disruption. He described the on-air message as the result of a hack and stated that the channel had no connection to the content that appeared on screen.

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Source: GEO NEWS/DAWN/REPORTS

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