Reports on alleged cybersecurity incident involving DRDO are incorrect: Sources
Indian defense officials have dismissed reports of a cybersecurity breach at the DRDO, labeling the claims as fabricated and unverified. Authorities stated that the data being sold on the dark web is outdated and lacks confidentiality.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing threat of disinformation campaigns targeting national security agencies for financial gain.
NEW DELHI: Days after Kerala-based Alibi Global Threat Intelligence Group alleged data from Defence Research & Development Organisation was put on sale on dark web, official sources said on Tuesday that “reports in certain sections of the media on an alleged cybersecurity incident involving DRDO are incorrect and unverified”.“Thorough investigation into the alleged breach has been carried out by the relevant agencies at the level of the defence ministry. It is clarified that there is currently no evidence of any active cyber attack, unauthorised network intrusion, or ongoing data exfiltration,” the sources said.Alibi Global Threat Intelligence Group’s report said the alleged data, which is claimed to be of 31 gigabytes (GB), has reportedly been advertised for sale for US $8000 in the past two weeks.However, sources said, “Most of the data alleged to be leaked is of unclassified nature and bears no confidentiality.Certain unclassified data that is being shown…
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