Ransomware Attack on Uttarakhand State Data Center Disrupts Services; Authorities Initiate Probe

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.