On October 14, Tata Power acknowledged a cyberattack on its information technology (IT) infrastructure. The company declared that it has taken steps to recover and restore the systems and that all essential operating systems were functioning properly. The company noted that for staff and customer-facing portals and user experience, it has also implemented restricted access and preventative checks.
Tata Power did not provide any additional information on the subject. The Social media manager declined to comment when questioned about the nature of the attack and how it affected the company. Additionally, they opted not to comment on whether any data had been stolen. As mentioned in the Statement, the firm has taken action to recover and restore the systems.
The corporation creates, transmits, and sells electricity in South Asian countries. It aspires to increase the proportion of clean energy in its portfolio from around a third to 60% in five years and to achieve net zero by 2045. It claims to have the highest installed and managed energy-producing capacity in the nation, with 13,974 MW.
The expansion of Tata Power's business via rooftop solar, microgrids, storage options, solar pumps, EV charging infrastructure, and home automation has recently caught their attention. Through its distribution firms, the company provides service to over 12 million consumers.
In its official statements, the Indian government has cited the nationwide energy network's cybersecurity as a challenge. Chinese state-sponsored hackers allegedly targeted the Indian electricity sector as part of a long-term scheme, according to a report released in April by the American cybersecurity firm Recorded Future. In response to the news, the spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi, stated that the nation has not brought up this matter with China.
