Maya OS will replace Windows! Learn about India’s native operating system

The Ministry of Defense has announced a major change in its cyber security system. It is going to replace the OS in all its computers. Soon Maya OS will be seen in place of Windows. The Ministry of Defense has taken this decision because the risk of malware and ransomware attacks had increased in the recent past.

Now let us tell you that, what is this Maya OS? And how will it protect against such attacks.

What is Maya OS?

Maya OS is a new operating system based on Ubuntu. It uses free and open-source software. It has been developed by the Ministry of Defence. Many government agencies have helped in this. The main objective of this OS is that it has Windows-like interface and capabilities. It also comes with a feature called Chakravyuh which is an end-point anti malware and antivirus software. It creates a virtual layer between the user and the Internet. With this, hackers will not be able to steal any personal and sensitive data of the users.

You must have heard about Ubuntu. It is one of the most used Linux distribution in the world. It is known for high level security. The risk of malware increases more in Windows. But in Ubuntu this risk is negligible. Ubuntu is a free and open-source software.

Who made Maya OS?

The decision to build Maya OS was taken in 2021. It was thought of when India faced cyber attacks from outside. To deal with this problem, the Ministry of Defense has decided to make its own OS. It has been said for this OS that it will be more secure than Microsoft Windows. For this, partnership has been made with Indian software companies and educational institutions. This OS has been tested by Navy, Army and Air Force.