In October 2020, the lights went out in parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. Cyber security group Recorded Future alleged that Chinese actors were responsible for the attack. Then around February 2021, Chinese interference was found in the IT systems of Bharat Biotech and Serum Institute, the manufacturers of Covaxin and Covishield, a cyber intelligence firm Cyfirma said.

Cyber activity with Chinese links is especially worrying given the ongoing border tensions. However, China is not alone in snooping around our cyberspace. Elements from Russia, North Korea, Iran and even the USA have been detected. 

In this episode, our reporter Suryatapa Mukherjee spoke to Raman Jit Singh Chima, the Asia Policy Director and Senior International Counsel at Access Now, which is an international digital rights organisation. He discussed the various breaches in our cybersecurity and how India needs to get a handle on this problem as soon as possible.

In October 2020, the lights went out in parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. Cyber security group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.recordedfuture.com/redecho-targeting-indian-power-sector/">Recorded Future</a>&nbsp;alleged that Chinese actors were responsible for the attack. Then around February 2021, Chinese interference was found in the IT systems of Bharat Biotech and Serum Institute, the manufacturers of Covaxin and Covishield, a&nbsp;cyber intelligence firm Cyfirma&nbsp;<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/chinese-hackers-target-indian-vaccine-makers-sii-bharat-biotech-says-security-firm/articleshow/81274110.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst">said</a>.
Cyber activity with Chinese links is especially worrying given the ongoing border tensions. However, China is not alone in snooping around our cyberspace. Elements from Russia, North Korea, Iran and even the USA have been detected.&nbsp;
In this episode, our reporter Suryatapa Mukherjee spoke to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/tame_wildcard">Raman Jit Singh Chima</a>, the Asia Policy Director and Senior International Counsel at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.accessnow.org/">Access Now</a>, which is an international digital rights organisation. He discussed the various breaches in our cybersecurity and how India needs to get a handle on this problem as soon as possible.

The Suno India Show’ is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.

The Suno India Show&rsquo; is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.

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