National Informatics Centre, MeitY

A malware attack on 100 machines belonging to the National Informatics Centre was reported as a breach of cyber security.

This is the second cyberattack of this kind in the past month. Multiple servers and PCs were infected by the Maze ransomware during a similar cyber attack on NHAI last month, which caused the systems to be completely shut down for about 48 hours.

Additionally, the attackers broke into the NHAI network's Windows Active Directory Server, which led to the compromise of internal computers, a mail server, and an antivirus server.

The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has begun an investigation into the situation and has also filed a case in this regard under the Information Technology (IT) Act.

Source: https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/digital-security/cyber-security-breach-at-national-informatics-centre-malware-attack-traced-to-bengaluru/78202086

"id": "NAT11919623",
"linkid": "nicmeity",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "09/2020",
"severity": "60",
"impact": "3",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks"