Cyber attacks targeting India's critical infrastructure including OT, energy systems, IT networks, and IoT devices by Pakistan
Cyber attacks targeting India's critical infrastructure including OT, energy systems, IT networks, and IoT devices by Pakistan In May 2025, a significant escalation in cyberattacks attributed to Pakistan-based actors targeted India's critical infrastructure, encompassing OT, energy systems, IT networks, and IoT devices. These attacks coincided with heightened geopolitical tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror incident and India's subsequent military response, Operation Sindoor. Overview of the Cyber Offensive The cyber onslaught, dubbed "Operation Bunyān al-Marsūs," reportedly aimed to disrupt India's core infrastructure. While some claims, such as the crippling of 70% of India's power grid, were later debunked by the Press Information Bureau as misinformation , there were confirmed disruptions across various sectors: Energy Sector : Ten SCADA systems within India's energy infrastructure were compromised, affecting control systems ...