Woman’s private photos leaked on porn websites after communication service account hacked
A 28-year-old woman from Indiranagar has approached the East Division Cyber Crime police after her private photographs and videos, which she had shared with her male friend on a communication service, allegedly surfaced on pornographic websites.
The woman had shared her intimate photographs and videos with her male friend, whom she intended to marry, trusting him with her private moments.
Updated - October 19, 2026 07:06 am IST - Bengaluru
Unidentified miscreants allegedly hacked her account and stole the images and videos before uploading them to pornographic websites. | Image for representation | Photo Credit: xijian
A 28-year-old woman from Indiranagar has approached the East Division Cyber Crime police after her private photographs and videos, which she had shared with her male friend on a communication service, allegedly surfaced on pornographic websites.
According to the complaint, the woman had shared her intimate photographs and videos with her male friend, whom she intended to marry, trusting him with her private moments.
However, unidentified miscreants allegedly hacked her account and stole the images and videos before uploading them to pornographic websites.
She subsequently approached the East Division CEN police and lodged a complaint seeking action against those responsible.
In her complaint, she urged the police to identify and arrest the cybercriminals involved in the alleged hacking and circulation of her intimate content.
She has also requested that immediate steps be taken to remove the photographs and videos from the websites where they were published.
A police officer advised women to exercise caution while sharing private photographs and videos online, stressing the importance of protecting personal information and digital accounts.
Published - October 18, 2026 08:24 pm IST
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