Malware attack hits computers at NIC's cyber hub, Delhi Police Special Cell begins probe

In a major security breach, a malware has attacked more than 100 computers of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the government’s nodal agency which is responsible for securing critical cyber-infrastructure in the country and comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The incident triggers concerns in view of recent reports about alleged snooping by Chinese firms.