The Aviation Ministry’s online presence was hit by a dual cyber onslaught on Wednesday, with the website succumbing to two separate attacks within a short timeframe.
In the first breach, a foreign message briefly took over the Aviation Ministry’s website. The ministry’s vigilant IT team acted promptly, successfully restoring the site and fending off the initial threat.
Despite the IT team’s swift response to the first attack, a second wave of cyber onslaught proved more resilient. The Aviation Ministry’s website is currently offline, with efforts to restore it ongoing. As of now, the website remains inaccessible.
Compounding the situation, the Aviation Ministry’s website is grappling with the loss of its previous records. The extent of the data loss is not yet clear, raising concerns about the potential impact on critical information and services.
This incident adds to a concerning trend of cyber attacks on government websites, with the Supreme Court’s platform among the targets earlier this year. The recurring nature of these attacks highlights the escalating challenges faced by government agencies in safeguarding their digital assets.
The Aviation Ministry is currently grappling with the aftermath of a dual cyber attack that has rendered its website temporarily inaccessible. The swift response to the initial breach was not sufficient to prevent a subsequent attack, and efforts to restore the website are ongoing. The loss of previous records adds another layer of complexity to the situation, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures in the face of escalating digital threats. This incident also underscores the broader vulnerability of government websites, reflecting a trend seen in similar attacks on other key institutions earlier this year.
