China capable of disrupting systems by launching cyber attacks on India: CDS Bipin Rawat
3 years, 8 months ago

China capable of disrupting systems by launching cyber attacks on India: CDS Bipin Rawat

India Today  

China has the capability to disrupt systems by launching cyber attacks on India and a mechanism is being readied to combat these, including measures such as help from western nations, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday at an event in Delhi. We know that China is capable of launching cyber attacks on us and it can disrupt a large number of systems," Gen Rawat said. There was nearly a 300 per cent spike in cyber attacks last year in comparison to 2019, according to official government data given in Parliament. Firewalls for cyber attacks "While we are trying to create firewalls for cyber attacks, they will be able to break through the firewalls and we will have cyber attacks.

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India's Strategic Labyrinth: Navigating the Grey Zone with China
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India's Strategic Labyrinth: Navigating the Grey Zone with China

Hindustan Times  

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Chinese hackers recently targeted Indian electricity distribution centres near Ladakh, finds report
2 years, 8 months ago

Chinese hackers recently targeted Indian electricity distribution centres near Ladakh, finds report

Firstpost  

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Is India prepared to protect itself from cyber-attacks?
2 years, 9 months ago

Is India prepared to protect itself from cyber-attacks?

Business Standard  

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Will Private Actors Spearhead India’s Offensive Cyber Capabilities to Counter China?

News 18  

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China continues to pose cyber security threats to India
3 years, 3 months ago

China continues to pose cyber security threats to India

India Today  

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India’s cyber security: India needs defensive cyber capabilities
3 years, 4 months ago

India’s cyber security: India needs defensive cyber capabilities

Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 5 months ago

India a third-tier country in cyber warfare capabilities, report says US more powerful than China

India Today  

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India may raise Chinese hack risk at global forums
3 years, 9 months ago

India may raise Chinese hack risk at global forums

Live Mint  

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India steps up its cybersecurity game to prevent China’s cyber misadventures
3 years, 9 months ago

India steps up its cybersecurity game to prevent China’s cyber misadventures

Live Mint  

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Chinese cyber attack: Why Maharashtra should worry
3 years, 9 months ago

Chinese cyber attack: Why Maharashtra should worry

India Today  

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4 years, 3 months ago

China targeted Indian Satellite communications in 2017: Report

India Today  

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