India, Aug. 14 -- The enduring rivalry between India and Pakistan has entered a new and more complex dimension. What was once limited to military standoffs, border skirmishes, and diplomatic conflicts has now expanded into cyberspace. With each passing year, cyberspace is becoming more than just a backdrop to geopolitical tensions-it is becoming an active front of conflict in its own right.

Recent developments have made this shift increasingly evident. The tragic Pahalgam attack on 22 April 2025, which resulted in the death of 26 Indian civilians, triggered a multi-layered response from India. While the immediate action took the form of Operation Sindoor, involving precision military strikes against targets across the border, it was acco...