Archive · 12 Jun 2025
India Foiled Cyberattacks on Power System During Operation Sindoor
India's power system was hit by about 200,000 cyberattacks, but the government stopped them all.
This happened during a time called Operation Sindoor, after India responded to a terror attack.
The attacks were aimed at power systems and other services, especially in Jammu and Kashmir.
The goal was to keep the power system safe from online threats.
India's power sector faced approximately 2 lakh cyberattacks during Operation Sindoor.
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that all attacks were thwarted.
The attacks followed India's launch of Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
The cyberattacks targeted various sectors, including power, in Jammu and Kashmir.
Operation Sindoor was a response to a terror attack where civilians were killed.
- Who
- Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and India's cyber defense.
- What
- Approximately 2 lakh cyberattacks targeted India's power sector during Operation Sindoor.
- When
- Over 8 to 10 days, following India's Operation Sindoor.
- Where
- India, particularly affecting Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To protect the power infrastructure from cyber threats, possibly linked to retaliation for India's Operation Sindoor.
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- Operation Name
- Operation Sindoor
- Number of Attacks Foiled
- Approximately 200,000
- Target
- Power Infrastructure and other sectors
- Announcement by
- Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
- Attack Duration
- 8-10 days
