Chinese Hackers Breach Indian Defence Research Organisation’s Systems
March 13, 2013
An exclusive report from DNA news reveals a significant security breach within the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), with Chinese hackers reportedly compromising sensitive computer systems. This intrusion has led to the leak of thousands of classified documents related to the Cabinet Committee on Security, which were found uploaded to a server in Guangdong province, China. Indian Defence Minister A. K. Antony commented, “Intelligence agencies are currently investigating the situation, and I cannot provide further details.” The breach was identified in the first week of March when officials from India’s National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), in collaboration with private cybersecurity experts, uncovered a file titled “army cyber policy.” This document, linked to hacked email accounts of senior DRDO officials, quickly spread throughout the organization’s network.
Chinese Hackers Breach Indian Defence Research Organisation: A Significant Security Incident March 13, 2013 In a striking revelation reported by DNA News, significant breaches have been detected within the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India, attributed to Chinese hackers. This incident marks one of the most serious security…
Chinese Hackers Breach Indian Defence Research Organisation’s Systems
March 13, 2013
An exclusive report from DNA news reveals a significant security breach within the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), with Chinese hackers reportedly compromising sensitive computer systems. This intrusion has led to the leak of thousands of classified documents related to the Cabinet Committee on Security, which were found uploaded to a server in Guangdong province, China. Indian Defence Minister A. K. Antony commented, “Intelligence agencies are currently investigating the situation, and I cannot provide further details.” The breach was identified in the first week of March when officials from India’s National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), in collaboration with private cybersecurity experts, uncovered a file titled “army cyber policy.” This document, linked to hacked email accounts of senior DRDO officials, quickly spread throughout the organization’s network.