National Informatics Centre (NIC) computers hacked

New Delhi, massive security breach, a malware has attacked approximately 100 computers of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the govt nodal agency which is liable for securing critical cyber-infrastructure within the country and comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). 

Delhi Police's Special Cell begun an investigation into the matter. Registered a case under the Information Technology (IT) Act. Initial investigation has revealed that an email from a firm in Bengaluru is suspected created the malware. 

An employee at MeitY said in his police complaint that he was unable to access his email which was something suspicious. It was found that not just his computer, but several others, too, were compromised, an alarm was raised. 

During the preliminary investigation, it was found that several of these systems had received an email, suspected to be a malware attack. When the users clicked on the email, their systems were affected. The origins of the bug are traced to an IT company in Bengaluru. 

Computers at NIC's cyber hub contain crucial information and data on India's security, citizens and important government functionaries, including the prime minister, National Security Advisor, the house minister, among others. 

NIC helps within the implementation of national and state-level e-governance projects, provides consultancy to government departments and for research and development.