'Hackers targeted ICMR portal 6K times in 1 day'
The Morning Standard|December 07, 2022
Attack happened on November 30, cyber hackers however failed to penetrate the ICMR firewall, say sources
ASHISH SRIVASTAVA
'Hackers targeted ICMR portal 6K times in 1 day'

THE Indian Council of Medical Research website came under the attack of hackers who tried to breach the cyber-security net of the apex health research body a few days ago, sources said.

However, they failed to penetrate the ICMR firewall, the sources added.

The attack happened on November 30, during which foreign cyber hackers made 6,000 attempts to take control of the ICMR's servers and website.

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