A significant cyberattack in Uttarakhand has rendered the state’s entire IT infrastructure inoperative, severely disrupting government operations.
Essential Services Offline
As a result of the attack, crucial government websites and services have gone completely offline. This includes vital platforms such as the CM Helpline, Land Registry, and e-Office, impacting administrative functions statewide.
Administrative Operations Stalled
Government offices have faced operational halts for the second consecutive day, affecting administrative work across the state, including the Secretariat.
Precautionary Measures Taken
In a statement to ANI, Nikita Khandelwal, Director of the Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA), explained, “During scanning on October 2, we discovered that the machine had been compromised by malware. As a precaution, we shut down our data center, leading to the shutdown of all applications, which are currently undergoing scanning.”
#WATCH | Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Nitika Khandelwal, Director of Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) says, “During the scanning on October 2, we found that some of our machines in the State Data Center (SDC) have been infected with some malware and then we immediately… pic.twitter.com/Oq2mKWjvBK
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 4, 2024
Recovery Efforts Underway
Khandelwal noted that after thorough testing, efforts are being made to restore functionality by tomorrow morning. “A total of 186 government websites have been impacted by this cyberattack,” she added.
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