Indian multinational Tata Technologies recently faced a ransomware attack, leading to the temporary suspension of some IT services. This incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity threats targeting major companies worldwide.

Impact on Tata Technologies

Tata Technologies, a subsidiary of Tata Motors, specializes in product engineering services for the automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery sectors. With over 11,000 employees spread across 18 global delivery centers, the company plays a crucial role in its industry.

The ransomware attack affected a limited portion of Tata Technologies' IT infrastructure. In response, the company took precautionary measures by suspending certain IT services temporarily. Fortunately, client delivery services remained operational and were not impacted by the cyber incident.

Official Response and Measures

The company issued a notice to the National Stock Exchange of India, confirming the ransomware incident and detailing the steps taken to mitigate its impact. While some IT services were suspended as a precaution, they have since been restored, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Notably, Tata Technologies has not disclosed the specific ransomware variant involved or whether any sensitive data was compromised during the attack.

Context and Previous Incidents

This incident follows a similar cyber attack on Tata Power, another Tata Group company, in October 2022. The attack on Tata Power's IT infrastructure led to the exposure of sensitive data, including contracts and employee information, by the Hive ransomware group.

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