28/11/2019
A tweet by veteran cyber expert Pukhraj Singh that the 'hackers' attacked the communications system of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Board has created a nationwide sensation. Lieutenant General Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, noted that the cyber attack had already taken place in September. On October 29, the Kudankulam authorities announced that the news was spreading on social media and that there was nothing like it. Detrock has revealed that the computer system of the General Administration Division of the Nuclear Center is infected with 'malware'. The technology department at the center said it was safe to use computers connected to unsecured internet systems (airgap).
The attack highlights the cyber security flaws in India's most important security systems. North Korea-based hacking gangs are increasingly using 'Detrock malware'. These gangs are stealing information and planning more cyber attacks. This "malware" is used by hackers to steal key information from South Korea's financial services, banking and defense sectors. SA Bhardwaj, former chairman of India's Baba Nuclear Research Center (BARK), said he received e-mails from hackers. Such e-mails have been reported. He is also the technical director of the Indian Atomic Power Company and a Thorium-based 'AHWR reactor' scientist! North Korea has for some time been interested in 'thorium-based nuclear technology' from 'uranium-based nuclear technology'. It is targeting India, which is strong in thorium-based nuclear technology. Scientists from other countries who are doing research on thorium technology are also looking into it. Anil Kakodkar, another key scientist from India, also received similar e-mails.
