# Over 20 Government Websites Hijacked as Attack Vector

More than 20 government websites were compromised and used as platforms to launch further cyberattacks. The hijacked sites redirected visitors to malicious content or distributed malware. This incident highlights the vulnerability of official domains and the risk of using them as trusted attack channels.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/20-hijacked-government-websites.html) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0530