CYBER
ATACK : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
NEWS:
Crucial defence unit was hit by ransomware attack in 2023: DoPT report
WHAT’S IN
THE NEWS?
In
2023, the CBI tackled major cybercrimes in India, including ransomware, data
breaches, and DDOS attacks on critical infrastructure, collaborating
internationally to counter cyber fraud. CERT-In reported a surge in incidents,
with over 15 lakh cases, and a significant data leak impacted 81 crore Indians.
Report on
Cybercrimes and Security Incidents in India (2023):
Complex
Cybercrimes Investigated by CBI:
- Ransomware attack on a
defence unit.
- Data breach affecting
millions of Indian users.
- Malware attack within a
government ministry.
- DDOS attack targeting
critical infrastructure, including airports.
- International collaboration
with agencies like FBI (U.S.), RCMP (Canada), and Singapore Police for
tackling cyber frauds.
- Rising cases of crypto
fraud, with scams involving substantial financial losses.
Cybercrime
Surge Reported by CERT-In:
- In 2023, 15,92,917
security incidents were reported, a significant rise from 53,117 in
2017.
- Types of incidents: website
intrusions, malware spread, phishing, DDOS attacks, and data breaches.
ICMR Data
Leak (October 2023):
- Alert from Resecurity about
a breach exposing sensitive information (Aadhaar and phone numbers) of 81
crore Indians.
Key
Cybersecurity Terms:
- Ransomware: Malicious software that
encrypts files, demanding ransom for access.
- DoS/DDOS Attack: Overwhelming a system with
traffic to deny legitimate user access.
- Malware: Software intended to damage
or gain unauthorized access to systems.
- Website Intrusion: Unauthorized access to
exploit, steal data, or disrupt functionality.
- Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to
acquire sensitive information by impersonating legitimate entities.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/crucial-defence-unit-was-hit-by-ransomware-attack-in-2023-dopt-report/article68849536.ece