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TG-iPASS portal services disrupted since October 22 after suspected ransomware attack

The single-window portal for industrial clearances in Telangana, known as TG-iPASS, suffered a disruption of services starting on October 22 due to a suspected ransomware attack. Officials discovered that the portal's database had been encrypted and file names were altered with a specific extension.

State

Telangana

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau

Charges or sections cited

Sections 43 and 66 of the Information Technology Act

Status

Under investigation and technical restoration

The full story

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A ransom note was reportedly found on the server, though investigators noted that no specific money amount had been demanded and only an email address was provided for communication. The Industries Department's joint director lodged a formal complaint, prompting the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau to begin an investigation.

Technical teams and forensic experts initiated efforts to examine the affected server, restore the system, and determine if any sensitive data was stolen or transferred. Officials stated that data backups were available as work continued to bring the clearance platform back online.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the exact identity of the attackers or whether any sensitive data was successfully stolen before backups were utilized.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The portal remains offline while technical teams conduct forensic examinations and restoration efforts, and the cyber security bureau continues its investigation.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Businesses and industries relying on the single-window platform for government clearances experienced disruptions in the processing of their permissions.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

October 22Services on the TG-iPASS portal were disrupted following a suspected ransomware attack.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Attackers gained access to the TG-iPASS server and deployed a suspected ransomware program.
The portal's database was encrypted to block normal access.
File names within the system were altered to include the extension 'vgb'.
A ransom note containing an email address for communication was left on the server.

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Sources and further reading

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telanganatoday.comOriginal report Telangana Todaytelanganatoday.com TG-iPASS portal services disrupted since October 22 after suspected ransomware attack - Telangana TodayTelangana Today · 26 Oct 2026

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