"Cyberattack on Government Websites: Commitment to Accountability and Security"

Panjim:I am upset by the recent cyberattack on the Department of Women & Child Development’s website, where a casino advertisement appeared in place of essential content meant to support women and children in Goa. This incident, which stemmed from a breach in the host server of an empanelled government website, is unacceptable and undermines the integrity of public digital services.

It is important to note that 62 government websites were affected by this breach, yet only the Women & Child Development site has been selectively highlighted. This not only distorts the full picture but also detracts from the larger issue of cybersecurity across platforms.

I assure the people of Goa that the Women & Child Development website holds a valid Web Security Audit Certificate. We are taking this matter up with the concerned authorities till then the website has been disabled. Also lodging an FIR against this. I will ensure that strict accountability is maintained.

Our team is actively working to strengthen our systems and prevent such incidents in the future.