Operation Sindoor: CERT-In Boosts Cyber Defenses Across Critical Indian Sectors Amid DDoS Surge

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India faces a wave of cyber threats. CERT-In has activated a nationwide cybersecurity response to counter DDoS attacks and website defacements targeting critical infrastructure and financial institutions.

As tensions escalate in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India’s digital frontline is now under coordinated cyber assault. The government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued urgent advisories, calling for heightened vigilance across banks, strategic sectors, and private enterprises. The increased threat environment has prompted a nationwide effort—public and private—to fortify cyber defenses under Operation Sindoor.

  • CERT-In has warned of DDoS attacks and website defacements following recent geopolitical tensions.
  • Financial institutions and critical sectors have received special advisories to bolster protection.
  • Private industry has been actively mobilized to support cyber resilience initiatives.
  • DDoS attacks aim to overwhelm systems, causing downtime and monetary losses.
  • Website defacements are being used for political messaging and propaganda.
  • Industry associations like NASSCOM are collaborating with the government for real-time threat sharing.
  • Cyber surveillance of national infrastructure has been significantly increased.
  • Over 1,000 daily takedown requests under Section 69A of the IT Act are being processed to combat misinformation.
  • Meetings with social media intermediaries are ongoing to control the digital narrative and block hostile content.

Cybersecurity has become a national imperative under Operation Sindoor. In this heightened threat landscape, coordination between government bodies, industry leaders, and digital platforms is key. At Net Protector Cyber Security, we urge all stakeholders—especially in critical and financial sectors—to review their cyber readiness, implement layered defenses, and prioritize real-time monitoring. Cyber warfare is real—and the frontline is digital.