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Topic: Cyber attacks

India plans new cybersecurity strategy after ‘Chinese intrusions’

The plan will coordinate responses across ministries and is set to be approved by the cabinet committee on security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Don’t rush to give clean chit to China. Mumbai power grid failure is a strong warning

Future wars will be fought on cyber domain. Delay in response will allow Chinese cyber soldiers to infiltrate Indian systems so deeply that de-coupling would become impossible.

Data of 5.8 lakh Singapore Airlines flyers breached in ‘sophisticated cyber attack’

The airlines confirmed the data breach specifically does not involve KrisFlyer and PPS member passwords, credit card information or other customer data.

China-linked hackers still targeting NTPC despite Ladakh disengagement, US firm says

In an interview with ThePrint Thursday, Christopher Ahlberg, CEO of Recorded Future, said China-linked RedEcho is a ‘sophisticated group’ that is good at targeting specific entities.

Why global power grids are still vulnerable to cyber attacks

The disruptive potential of grid failures makes the renewable energy sector a key target, particularly for state-based hostile actors.

RedEcho, ShadowPad — how Chinese hackers may have accessed critical Indian computer systems

NYT report suggests that last year's Mumbai power outage was caused by hackers linked to China. ThePrint looks at the different players involved & what could have happened.

No clear link to blame Mumbai outage on cyber sabotage, Maharashtra report says

On 12 October 2020, large parts of Mumbai and Thane faced an unusual power outage. An NYT report says the disruption could be part of a larger Chinese cyber campaign.

‘It was sabotage’ — Maharashtra energy minister says cyberattack caused Mumbai power outage

NYT report claims Chinese hackers could be behind massive power outage Mumbai faced last October. Maharashtra cyber cell officer tells ThePrint they found no concrete proof of this.

J&K Police arrest 23 people in connection with cyber fraud, hacking

Multiple raids were carried out across Srinagar after an FIR on the reports of cyber frauds and hacking was registered at Cyber Police Station.

US cites Russia as likely SolarWinds hacking culprit, bucking Trump

The FBI said it is still focused on identifying victims, collecting and analysing evidence about the sophisticated hack. Russia has rejected accusations it was behind the hack.

On Camera

India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

‘Peace without power Utopian, lessons from Op Sindoor being implemented’—CDS inaugurates Ran Samvad

India’s 1st tri-service seminar, on the lines of Shangri-La Dialogue, kicks off in Mhow, with top military officers & defence attaches from several countries in attendance.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.