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India's nuclear security dilemma: Kudankulam leak exposes a dangerous vulnerability
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A ransomware attack exposed thousands of sensitive engineering documents related to India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, revealing vulnerabilities in India's nuclear cybersecurity and broader infrastructure protection, raising concerns about rapid sector expansion amid unresolved security gaps.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage.
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India's nuclear security cracks create openings for cyber or physical sabotage in critical energy infrastructure. If you work with India’s nuclear supply or tech chains, urgent security audits and tighter controls are now essential.
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