Malware Attack Detected at India’s Largest Nuclear Plant

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) identified and confirmed a malware attack in one of its computers last month at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.

Crux of the Matter

1. Government’s CERT-In department notified about the malware on September 4 after which an immediate investigation was probed by the department of atomic energy specialists.

2. Investigation confirmed that the plant systems are not affected.

3. It is believed to be done by a North Korean hacking group.

4. After the attack, the networks are being continuously monitored.

5. NPCIL designs, constructs and runs 22 nuclear power reactors in the country.

Curiopedia

Kudankulam is the largest operational nuclear plant in India. The KKNPP is an Indo-Russian joint venture and Units I and II of 1000 MW capacity each and they have commenced commercial operations while Units III and IV are under construction. KKNPP is scheduled to have six VVER-1000 reactors built in collaboration with Atomstroyexport, the Russian state company and NPCIL. More Info

Curated Coverage

1. NDTV – NPCIL Admits Malware Attack on Computer in Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

2. Times Of India – Malware detected in Kudankulam nuclear facility, critical systems safe: Official

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