Stories
Cyberattack Hits State Data Center Again, Employees Ordered to Log Out! Massive Data Theft Feared?
N
News18•01-10-2026, 16:11
Cyberattack Hits State Data Center Again, Employees Ordered to Log Out! Massive Data Theft Feared?
- •Allegations of another cyberattack on the state's data center surfaced on Thursday morning.
- •The crucial Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) of the police has reportedly been affected.
- •Important information belonging to Kolkata Police and Kalimpong District Police is alleged to have been stolen by cyber attackers.
- •Following the incident, personnel have been instructed to log out from various police websites, and an investigation has begun.
- •The CCTNS system stores FIR copies of complaints and case investigation details from various police stations across the state.
Key Questions Answered
The cyberattack affected the police's crucial Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), which stores FIR copies and case investigation information.
Crucial information belonging to both the Kolkata Police and the Kalimpong District Police is alleged to have fallen into the hands of cyber attackers.
Following the incident, responsible personnel were instructed to log out from various police websites as authorities placed all state police departments on alert.
