Islamabad, July 4, 2025: Pakistanis were left shocked when explicit search terms appeared under the official website of the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) following what seemed to be a hacking attempt or unauthorized backend changes.
Upon investigation, it was found that the situation was connected to a cyber intrusion. Individuals aware of such incidents suggested that EOBI’s site could be operating on a vulnerable WordPress template, which might have been exploited by attackers to insert spam-related SEO links.
While such cases are not uncommon, this happening at a federal-level welfare body sparked serious concerns, as EOBI operates under the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, handling pension schemes and benefits for private sector workers across the country.
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The matter quickly spread online, and started another debate on the security concerns and government negligence. One user suggested that EOBI’s website was using a cracked WordPress theme, and the individuals who published the crack exploited it as a backdoor to inject SEO backlinks to their porn site searches.
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Despite the widespread attention, no official response has been provided by EOBI or the concerned Ministry so far was recieved. Cybersecurity professionals are recommending immediate checks of digital systems within government offices to prevent future incidents, which not only damage institutional reputation but also threaten the security of users.
This episode highlights grave concerns regarding cybersecurity measures on public sector platforms, particularly those responsible for storing and managing critical personal and financial information.
