Indian Grocery App KiranaPro Hit by Deliberate Cyberattack, GitHub and AWS Resources Wiped

2025-06-04
Indian Grocery App KiranaPro Hit by Deliberate Cyberattack, GitHub and AWS Resources Wiped

Indian grocery ordering app KiranaPro suffered a deliberate cyberattack that wiped its GitHub repository and AWS resources. CEO Deepak Ravindran claims it was a targeted attack, possibly by a disgruntled insider. The attack crippled the app, impacting thousands of Kirana store owners whose livelihoods depend on it. Ravindran is rebuilding systems with enhanced security and promises to reveal the hacker's identity. The incident highlights the dangers of insider threats and the importance of robust security practices, such as regular backups and multi-factor authentication.