Malware attack on State Data Center in India puts some citizen services at a standstill

CSO reports:

India’s hill state of Uttarakhand’s entire IT infrastructure came to a standstill on Friday after malware was detected on systems at the State Data Center. The shutdown impacted several critical services, including government websites, the Chief Minister’s helpline, and land registration services.

Officials, suspecting a cyberattack, launched an investigation into the breach, while IT Secretary Nitesh Jha ordered the shutdown of all services to mitigate potential damage. Key systems, such as the State Wide Area Network (SWAN) and Secure Internet Service, went offline, affecting day-to-day operations across the state.