Chennai Mayor files police plaint over cyber attacks

Chennai Mayor has approached the city police with a formal complaint against repeated cyber attacks on official accounts and systems. The complaint was filed on Tuesday, according to officials familiar with the matter.

The move comes amid growing concerns over the security of digital infrastructure used by the Greater Chennai Corporation. The nature and scale of the attacks have not been fully disclosed, but the Mayor's office has indicated that the incidents were serious enough to warrant police action.

Complaint details

The complaint was lodged at the cyber crime cell of the Chennai police. It outlines instances of unauthorised access and attempted breaches that have affected official communication channels.

Officials said the attacks were detected over a period of time, prompting the Mayor to seek legal recourse. The exact timeline and the number of incidents remain unclear, as investigators have just begun their work.

Investigation underway

Police have registered a case based on the Mayor's complaint and have initiated a probe. A team from the cyber crime wing is expected to examine digital trails and identify the sources of the attacks.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any sensitive data was compromised. The investigation will also look into whether the attacks were coordinated or carried out by individual actors.

Rising cyber threats in civic bodies

This is not the first time that a municipal body in India has faced such threats. Over the past year, several civic agencies across the country have reported phishing attempts, ransomware attacks and other cyber intrusions.

Experts say local government bodies often lack robust security infrastructure, making them attractive targets. The Chennai Corporation is now expected to review its digital security protocols in the wake of the complaint.

Police have assured that necessary technical and forensic support will be provided to trace the attackers. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.

The coming days will likely see increased scrutiny of the Corporation's cyber security measures and possibly a broader audit of its digital systems.