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Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Files from Kudankulam Nuclear Plant

Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Files from Kudankulam Nuclear Plant

First seen 15 Jul 2026, 15:27 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •July 16, 2026 at 13:35 UTC

In July 2026, the ransomware group World Leaks leaked approximately 19,000 files related to India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant on the dark web. The data, allegedly sourced from Reliance Group, includes blueprints, supplier details, and inspection records. Reliance confirmed a 'partial breach' occurred on a server managed by third-party provider Yotta. The leaked documents date from 2016 to mid-2025 and are part of a larger cache of 858,000 files. While the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) denied any sensitive nuclear data was compromised, experts warn that the exposed information could assist hostile actors in planning cyber or physical attacks. Investigations are ongoing by NPCIL and India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). The breach raises significant concerns about cybersecurity in critical infrastructure.

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2026-06-11
Files leaked on dark web
World Leaks posted 19,000 files related to Kudankulam, claiming they were sourced from Reliance Group.
Aol
2026-07-15
Reliance confirms partial breach
Reliance Group acknowledged a partial data breach on a server managed by Yotta and informed the government.
Shieldworkz
2026-07-15
NPCIL denies sensitive data breach
NPCIL stated that the leaked information pertains only to conventional balance of plant systems, not nuclear safety.
Indiatoday.In
2026-07-15
Investigation launched
CERT-In and NPCIL are investigating the breach to assess its implications for nuclear security.
Gulfnews

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