Cyberattack Reported on Telangana’s TG-iPASS Portal

A suspected ransomware attack has been reported on the Telangana Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System (TG-iPASS) portal. According to the information provided, a ransom note was found on the server under an email ID identified as “DataLeaks5.” The portal’s database and encrypted files reportedly appeared as attachments associated with the note. The incident has raised concerns about the cybersecurity of the online system used for industrial project approvals in Telangana. However, the full extent of the alleged attack and any possible data exposure have not been established in the information available.

Director of Industries Suresh has reportedly lodged a complaint with the Cyber Security Bureau (CSB) regarding the incident. The bureau has registered a case and launched an investigation to determine how the server was affected, whether any information was accessed or compromised, and who may be responsible. Further details about the impact on the portal’s operations and the status of the affected data are awaited. The findings of the investigation are expected to clarify the nature and extent of the incident.