India’s Defence Ministry has decided to replace the Microsoft Operating System (OS) in all computers connected to the Internet with a new OS, Maya.
The decision was taken in the face of increasing cyber and malware attacks on defence as well as critical infrastructure across the country.
There have been a series of malware and ransom attacks in the country, including on critical infrastructure in the recent past.
There have been several efforts in the past as well in the Defence Ministry to replace Windows OS with an Indian one.
Maya OS is a new operating system developed by the Union Ministry of Defence to protect its computer systems from cyberattacks.
It is based on the open-source Ubuntu platform, which means it uses free and publicly available software.
Maya OS aims to provide a robust defence against cyber threats by offering an interface and functionalities that are similar to that of Windows OS, ensuring a seamless transition for users.
Maya OS also comes with a feature called Chakravyuh, which is an end-point anti-malware and antivirus software.
