Archive · 25 Jul 2025
ICAR Data Breach Leads to Loss of Critical Data
Imagine a library (ICAR) where important information like job applications, research papers, and emails was suddenly gone!
That's what happened when hackers broke into ICAR's computer systems.
The hackers targeted computers in Delhi and Hyderabad, erasing important details.
These included things like applications for jobs, research projects, and emails from the scientists.
A special group was created to look into what happened and figure out how to fix it.
ICAR faced a data breach in April resulting in loss of critical data.
Hackers targeted the main server in Delhi and replication server in Hyderabad.
Lost data includes recruitment details, research projects, and official emails.
A senior scientist confirmed the loss of essential data.
A six-member committee was formed to investigate the breach.
- Who
- Hackers targeted ICAR's servers.
- What
- A data breach at ICAR led to the loss of important data.
- When
- The breach occurred in April.
- Where
- The main server in Delhi and the replication server in Hyderabad were targeted.
- Why
- The articles do not specify the reason for the data breach.
- Organization
- ICAR
- Location of Servers
- Delhi and Hyderabad
- Date of Breach
- April
- Type of Data Lost
- Recruitment, research, finances, emails
- Investigation Committee
- Six-member committee formed