Data breach reportedly targets India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant
Summary
A ransomware group called World Leaks posted thousands of files linked to India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant on the dark web. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India said no sensitive nuclear security information was exposed, and Indian authorities are investigating the breach.Key Facts
- World Leaks shared about 19,000 files related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant online since June 11.
- The files included blueprints, supplier details, meeting records, equipment reviews, and insurance policies.
- Reliance Group, a contractor for the plant, confirmed a partial data breach on a server hosted by a third-party provider.
- Kudankulam is India’s largest nuclear power plant and is key to expanding the country’s atomic energy.
- The leaked files date from 2016 to mid-2025 but their authenticity could not be confirmed by Reuters.
- The Nuclear Power Corporation of India stated the exposed information did not involve nuclear safety or security systems.
- India’s main cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, is investigating the breach.
- World Leaks is known for demanding ransom payments and posting stolen corporate data when demands are not met.
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