high severity April 02, 2025 · 4 min read Unverified claim — what this is

drdo.gov.in Listed by Babuk2 Ransomware Group

If you are a customer of drdo.gov.in, here’s what is being claimed, and what it would mean for you.

drdo.gov.in was listed on Babuk2's leak site. Babuk2 claims to have stolen internal data. This is the group's claim, not a confirmed finding.

drdo.gov.in Listed by Babuk2 Ransomware Group

On April 2, 2025, the official website of India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation, drdo.gov.in, appeared on the leak site of the Babuk2 ransomware group. Internal files were allegedly exfiltrated during a ransomware attack, exposing data that could affect government employees, contractors, and anyone whose personal or professional information was stored in those systems.

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What Public Reporting Shows

Public reporting indicates that the Babuk2 group listed drdo.gov.in on its leak site and claimed to have stolen internal files. The exact number of records exposed remains unknown, and the specific types of data have not been fully detailed in available reporting. The incident follows the group’s typical pattern of exfiltrating sensitive information before threatening to publish it unless a ransom is paid.

April 2, 2025 marks the date the listing appeared. No confirmation has yet been issued by DRDO about the scale of the breach or the precise categories of information involved. Industry research from sources such as DoxxScan™ continuous monitoring indicates that government and defence-related organisations frequently store employee names, contact details, internal correspondence, and contractor records that can later surface in leaks.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a government agency like DRDO suffers a breach, the ripple effects reach far beyond official walls. If you or anyone in your household has ever worked with defence contractors, applied for government jobs, or had family members whose employment or personal details were shared with such organisations, your information may now be in circulation. Internal files often contain addresses, phone numbers, email accounts, and sometimes family member details that criminals can use to build profiles on ordinary people.

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Attributed to Babuk2 · 178 incidents tracked →

Severity High the filing does not enumerate what was exposed

Disclosed April 02, 2025

Last reviewed August 8, 2026

Affected Unconfirmed

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