In November 2022, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi was hit by a devastating ransomware attack. The incident brought its digital infrastructure to a complete standstill for nearly two weeks.

Paralyzing Critical Infrastructure

The attack encrypted servers controlling the hospital's patient registration, appointment, and records systems, impacting millions of patient records. Staff had to revert to pen and paper, leading to massive queues and delayed treatments.

A Wake-Up Call

The event underscored the urgent need for robust cybersecurity defenses and a comprehensive resilience strategy for national institutions holding sensitive personal and medical data.