AIIMS Server Shut Down for 7th Day, Two System Analysts Suspended

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AIIMS Servers Compromised

The server of All India Institute of Medical Sciences is still out of service consecutively for the seventh day. The network is currently being inspected before restoring the services like hospital services which include outpatient, in-patient, and laboratories, as they continue to operate in manual mode. 

The restoration process takes some time due to the enormous volume of data and a large number of computers/servers for hospital services. AIIMS is taking cybersecurity measures to deal with the issue. 

Investigation Launched

The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of Delhi police registered a case of extortion and cyber terrorism on November 25. In the process, AIIMS suspended two system analysts on Monday after serving show-cause notices for alleged dereliction of duty. 

As per the official sources, internet services in the hospital are blocked as per the recommendations of the investigating authorities. 

News18 reports, “the CERT-In, the Delhi cybercrime special cell, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, the Intelligence Bureau, the Central Bureau of Investigation, National Investigation Agency, among others, are investigating the ransomware incident.”

According to official sources, the NIC e-Hospita

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