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Mumbai Police recover filmmaker Sudhir Mishra’s hacked X account
Mumbai Police's Oshiwara cyber team recovered filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's X account on Monday, days after he reported it hacked and locked out. Mishra, a three-time National Award winner, had publicly appealed on…
Mumbai Police's Oshiwara cyber team recovered filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's X account on Monday, days after he reported it hacked and locked out. Mishra, a three-time National Award winner, had publicly appealed on X last week after being suddenly logged out.
He said X's support team initially denied his recovery request, stating they could not verify his identity. Mishra then filed a formal complaint with the Oshiwara police cybercrime cell, who investigated and restored his access. He thanked senior inspector Sanjay Chavan, sub-inspector Vijay Suresh Sardesai, assistant sub-inspector Ashok Konde and constable Vikram Sarnobat for their help.
Mishra's films include Dharavi, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Serious Men. The unauthorised login originated from an iPhone around midnight, after which his registered email was changed.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Social media account takeovers remain a growing cybersecurity risk for high-profile individuals in India. Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, identity theft and unauthorised access are punishable offences. The swift intervention by the Oshiwara police cyber team underscores the increasing responsiveness of local law enforcement to such complaints. For Mishra, whose work spans acclaimed films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, the incident highlights the vulnerability of digital presence even for established public figures. The next development to watch is whether the police identify the hacker and file charges under relevant IT Act sections.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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