Malware Attack Disrupts Websites of 10 Uttarakhand Departments
Summary
A malware attack disrupted websites of 10 Uttarakhand departments. ITDA restored service to several using backups, but the CM Relief Fund site remained unavailable when the report was written. Russian origin was unconfirmed.
Key points
- The attack forced the affected department websites to be taken offline.
- ITDA restored service to several sites from backups after several hours; the CM Relief Fund website was still down when the article was written.
- Officials said the malware’s possible Russian origin had not been confirmed.
- ITDA officials said they detected and addressed the malware; one described the disruption as resolved within a short time.
- The article recalls a 2024 attack that reportedly took 90 Uttarakhand websites, including the CM Helpline site, offline for several days.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Uttarakhand government departments, including the CM Relief Fund
- Incident Type
- Malware attack that disrupted government department websites
- Operational Impact
- Several department websites were taken offline. ITDA restored websites from backups after several hours, but the CM Relief Fund website was still not functioning when the article was written.
- Claim Status
- confirmed