Ransomware Attack Disrupts Kolkata Municipal Corporation Services; Operations Return to Normal
Summary
A cyberattack on Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s central server and website disrupted online services from September 14. Officials said operations have returned to normal; a preliminary investigation and IT experts identified ransomware.
Key points
- The attack affected KMC’s central server and website, disrupting multiple online services from September 14.
- A preliminary investigation and IT experts characterized the incident as a ransomware attack.
- KMC temporarily shut down its data center and internet connection as a security measure.
- Birth and death certificate services and online property-tax payments were unavailable, along with other municipal functions.
- Several other government portals operating under the state data center were also affected.
- KMC’s IT department and cybersecurity experts worked to contain the situation; officials said services have returned to normal.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- Incident Type
- Ransomware attack
- Operational Impact
- KMC temporarily shut down its data center and internet connection. Municipal online services, including birth and death certificate uploads and downloads, property-tax payments, and building, treasury, revenue, and finance functions, were disrupted. Several other government portals operating under the state data center were also affected. The article reports that services had returned to normal.
- Claim Status
- alleged