APAC News Network reports:
A ransomware attack on the Uttarakhand State Data Center forced several government websites and services offline, affecting critical functions like police case filings and treasury operations. The attack happened within a quick 10-minute window, and the hackers left a ransom note on the State’s IT servers.
Instead of paying the ransom, authorities launched an investigation, bringing in the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), CERT-In, and other agencies. Early reports suggest that the malware might have slipped in through an unauthorized app, though investigators are still figuring out if it was a targeted attack.
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