Channel 13 reports server hack, describes incident as attack on media

Media Ring Pvt Ltd, parent company of Channel 13, reported that the broadcaster's servers were hacked by unknown individuals at 11:53 PM on Wednesday (28 May 2026). The company described it as a targeted attack on media aimed at silencing journalism. Channel 13 is known for covering opposition political activities, including those of the People's National Front led by former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. The breach occurred shortly after Channel 13 broadcast reports about the shutdown of a website and hacking of social media accounts of the 'Cockroach Janta Party', a youth movement in India. Media Ring condemned the attack and vowed to continue delivering information despite intimidation.

Media Ring Pvt Ltd, parent company of Channel 13, reported that the broadcaster's servers were hacked by unknown individuals at 11:53 PM on Wednesday (28 May 2026). The company described it as a targeted attack on media aimed at silencing journalism. Channel 13 is known for covering opposition political activities, including those of the People's National Front led by former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. The breach occurred shortly after Channel 13 broadcast reports about the shutdown of a website and hacking of social media accounts of the 'Cockroach Janta Party', a youth movement in India. Media Ring condemned the attack and vowed to continue delivering information despite intimidation.

Media Ring Pvt Ltd, parent company of Channel 13, reported that the broadcaster's servers were hacked by unknown individuals at 11:53 PM on Wednesday (28 May 2026). The company described it as a targeted attack on media aimed at silencing journalism. Channel 13 is known for covering opposition political activities, including those of the People's National Front led by former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. The breach occurred shortly after Channel 13 broadcast reports about the shutdown of a website and hacking of social media accounts of the 'Cockroach Janta Party', a youth movement in India. Media Ring condemned the attack and vowed to continue delivering information despite intimidation.

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