Ransomware hits AIIMS

A ransomware attack involves a malware that locks access to files, impairing regular functioning

Ransomware operators typically demand a payment -- hence, ransom -- to provide the key to decrypt the files.

A common modus operandi for most ransomware operators is to threaten to leak the files to pressure their targets into paying up, which makes the AIIMS attack particularly concerning, experts said, since it involves medical records, some of the most private information about an individual.

Experts said once handled, there must be a disclosure of the extent of the attack. According to people aware of the incident at AIIMS, the servers handling the databases were found to be corrupted on Wednesday