Karnataka: Property registration platform ‘Kaveri 2.0’ faces cyber attacks, FIR lodged

The Karnataka government's Kaveri 2.0 software, a key digital platform for property registration and related services, recently faced severe cyber threats, disrupting operations. Developed by the Centre for Smart Governance (CSG) under the state’s e-Governance Department, the platform ensures transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in land transactions.

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In December 2024, Kaveri 2.0 experienced performance issues due to a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack using automated tools and bots. Fake accounts were created, manipulating database entries. Investigations by CSG revealed 62 fraudulent email accounts linked to 14 suspicious IP addresses used to inject data.

A similar attack reoccurred in January 2025, with citizen-side user searches for Encumbrance Certificates (EC) spiking to eight times the usual traffic. At one point, 6.2 lakh malicious requests flooded the system within 24 hours, further straining performance. Attackers leveraged random keyword searches to overload servers.

Authorities have enclosed detailed findings in annexures for further investigation. Given Kaveri 2.0’s critical role in government transactions, officials warn that these cybersecurity breaches pose serious operational and integrity risks. Concerned officials have filed an FIR and urged immediate action to mitigate threats and enhance security measures to prevent future disruptions.

This incident underscores the growing need for robust cybersecurity frameworks in government services, ensuring seamless digital governance while safeguarding sensitive public data.