CRPF Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Warning After Suspected Email Hack

• CRPF issued an urgent cybersecurity warning after an official email account was suspected to be compromised by threat actors.
• A malicious phishing email, disguised as a security advisory, was circulated to multiple CRPF offices on March 11, 2026.
• The attack aimed to distribute malware or harvest sensitive credentials from CRPF personnel.
• Officials are directed to disconnect devices, scan with Trellix, change passwords, and update systems immediately.
• Central government plans stringent security protocols for digital hardware used by security personnel to counter espionage.