Chinese state sponsored hacker groups could target Indian businesses and government offices, according to chatter uncovered on the dark web by cybersecurity research firm Cyfirma Chinese hacking communities have been discussing ways to ‘teach India a lesson’ over the last 10 days on the dark web, said the Singapore-headquartered cyber security firm, with some expressing frustration, saying “this is one nation that doesn’t listen to us”. “Our teams are monitoring our network on a real-time basis, and a user awareness campaign is already on for our employees so that they stay vigilant about potential vulnerabilities. Currently, all direct access from outside is monitored and blocked if required. "A spokesperson for Sun Pharma said, “In recent times, the industry in general has seen an increase in cyber-attacks and we are taking all necessary precautions.”Other companies did not respond to emails. These groups are closely associated with the Chinese government, Ritesh said.Gothic Panda has been responsible for campaigns like Operation Clandestine Fox, Operation Clandestine Wolf, and Operation Double Tap in the past.

Source: Economic Times June 22, 2020 07:20 UTC