Taliban Government Websites Restored After Afghan Dragons Cyberattack
Most websites of Taliban ministries have been restored following a cyberattack that disrupted over 20 government sites.
Most websites of Taliban ministries have been restored following a cyberattack that disrupted over 20 government sites.
As of May 30, 2025, only the websites of the Taliban’s Ministry of Communications and Technology, Ministry of Economy, and Ministry of Public Works remain offline, according to Afghanistan International’s investigations.
The hacker group Afghan Dragons claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement to Afghanistan International early Friday, saying it targeted the Taliban’s ministry and agency websites. The group said the cyberattack was in solidarity with Afghan women and girls denied education rights under Taliban rule.
Afghanistan International confirmed that websites of more than 20 ministries and several other Taliban government bodies were inaccessible during the attack.
The Taliban has not issued an official statement regarding the hacking incident.
This marks the second significant cyberattack against the Taliban this year. In February, the hacker group TalibanLeaks breached thousands of emails from Taliban offices and employees, exposing numerous documents.
