Operation Firewall 2026: Cross-border naval espionage ring busted across 10 states
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Under Operation Firewall 2026, security agencies dismantled a cross-border espionage network targeting the Indian Navy across 10 states. Pakistani intelligence operatives used digital honey traps on platforms like Facebook, deploying fake profiles such as Joshita Pal and Anvi Mehta to solicit sensitive information regarding ship schedules, submarine movements, and base layouts. Investigators identified 18 key suspects, including 13 naval personnel, after tracking anomalous OTP requests and conducting 12 simultaneous raids. This breach follows a similar 2019 case, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities at Visakhapatnam's strategic naval base. Authorities have intensified cyber security protocols and restrictions on smartphones in sensitive areas to prevent further intelligence leaks. #operationfirewall2026 #indiannavy #easternnavalcommand #espionage #visakhapatnam #vizag #andhrapradesh #pakistanintelligence #isi #honeytrap #indianmilitary #nationalsecurity #defence Thank you for wat
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