AIIMS cyber attack originated in China, all servers retrieved now: MoHFW

AIIMS cyber attack: The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police on November 25 had registered a case of extortion and cyber terrorism

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The attack on the server of the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) originated in China. Out of the total 100 servers, five physical servers were infiltrated, and they have been retrieved now, ANI reported, quoting officials from the ministry of health and family welfare.

"FIR details that the attack originated from China. Of 100 servers (40 physical & 60 virtual), five physical servers were successfully infiltrated by the hackers. Data in the five servers have been successfully retrieved now: Senior officials from MoHFW," the tweet said. 

AIIMS Delhi faced a cyber attack on November 23, paralysing its servers. The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police on November 25 registered a case of extortion

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First Published: Dec 14 2022 | 2:12 PM IST

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