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Delhi AIIMS cyber attack originated from China, 5 hacked servers successfully retrieved
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi cyber attack that crippled the services of the premier institute was carried out by Chinese hackers. Of 100 servers (40 physical and 60 virtual), five physical servers were successfully infiltrated by the hackers but data from them has been successfully retrieved.
The attack on the computer server of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi was carried out by Chinese hackers, a senior government source said on Wednesday, adding that data in the five servers have been successfully retrieved now.
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Delhi AIIMS Cyber Attack Originated From China, 5 Hacked Servers Successfully Retrieved
83 Drug samples fail to qualify CDSCO test
In its latest drug safety alert, the apex drug regulatory body, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has flagged 83 medicine batches for failing to qualify for a random drug sample test for the month of November, 2022.
These drugs samples which are declared not of standard quality include Pantop-DSR (Pantoprazole Sodium Gastro-resistant & Domperidone Prolonged- release Capsules IP) manufactured by Aristo Pharmaceuticals, SHELCAL-500 (Calcium And Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P.) manufactured by Pure and Cure Healthcare, Paracetamol Tablets IP 650mg manufactured by ANG Lifesciences India, Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP 5 mg manufactured by Skymap Pharmaceuticals and others.
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83 Drug Samples Fail To Qualify CDSCO Test
NBE cautions against social media groups claiming to provide questions for FMGE December 2022
While the aspirants are preparing to appear for the upcoming screening test, Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), some unscrupulous elements are trying to dupe them in the name of providing exam questions. Concerned with the same hindering the interest of the FMGE candidates, the NBE has recently issued an alert alarming all the students, and authorities against social media groups befooling aspirants for FMGE December 2022, scheduled to be held on 20th January 2023.
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