Chinese hackers steal 6 million copies of Indian intelligence every day

Indian military officials say the complexity and frequency of the virtual war have increased dramatically, but the Indian Army has reached its highest level of electronic warfare and is responding to the challenges of hackers in cyberspace, the Times of India reported July 19.

A senior Indian military official said: "The Indian Army has recognized the threat of cyber-attacks." Some of these cyber attacks come from foreign governments and partly from non-governmental organizations. However, the Indian network system uses the highest level of network security standards, very stable and secure. The Indian Army has specifically built a secure and impermeable wide area network for its own needs. ”

The official acknowledged that the Indian Army was facing a new generation of threats and was very concerned about the complex cyber war, amid reports of Chinese and Pakistani hackers trying to acquire Indian military intelligence via the Internet.

While hackers targeting India may be from around the world, Chinese and Pakistani hackers have been more frequent in attacking Indian networks. According to reports, hackers in both countries are stealing India's sensitive commercial, diplomatic and strategic intelligence.

Chinese and Pakistani hackers are reportedly stealing nearly 6 million copies of intelligence each day. According to a report released by the U.S. Defense Systems magazine, there were 25 million new malware worldwide in 2009, equivalent to a new malware every 0.79 seconds. The report highlights the current network threat that has been changing dramatically, with increasing threats and a very rapid change.

However, the Indian Army is confident of defending against cyber attacks. Indian military officials said that after a large number of computer viruses, malicious software, the Indian military has been in the secret information to add electronic passwords, the use of encryption control system, will not be hackers cracked, improve security.

In addition to ordinary hackers, terrorist organizations are also training members of the network attack capabilities. Indian officials say the Indian military is constantly updating its comprehensive cyber-security strategy, proactively responding to cyber threats and predicting ahead of time in an effort to improve its defences.

The Indian military has set up a computer Emergency response Team (Computer Emergency Response, CERT) to respond to cyber attacks on key Indian military systems and bases. Another Indian military official also said that the Indian army has its own network inspection procedures, the current network security personnel responsible for this work. "Inspections are carried out in accordance with safety standards such as IS0 27001, continuing to help identify and address weaknesses in the security system, so as to address the latest cyber threats," he said. ”

But Indian officials concede that the Indian military cannot be complacent about its defensive capabilities, given the rapid pace of internet technology. "In cyberspace, the fight between hackers and guardians will always be there," he said. The Indian military has been updating its security system because of the dynamics of the network threat. However, relying on technology alone does not guarantee cybersecurity, the Indian military focuses on residents and procedures, organizes regular training, enhances the awareness of computer users and prevents cyber threats. ”

Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu, in response to the so-called Chinese hackers, said: "We have heard some of this information, innuendo, accusing China, I do not know what these people have evidence, behind the motives." In the past on this occasion, the reporter often asked such a question, said that the hacker attacks from China, in fact, we have repeatedly stated China's position. Our position is very clear, namely: resolutely oppose all kinds of cyber crimes including hackers, and take severe blows according to law. The problem of hacking is an international problem, and the international community should strengthen cooperation to deal with it. We have participated in many international and regional cooperation to strengthen cybersecurity, such as the active participation in the APEC Telecommunications Working Group, and have given active attention and support to the ITU initiatives. In addition, China has signed relevant agreements with ASEAN countries and SCO member countries on network and information security.

We should treat this problem objectively and rationally. We have carefully briefed the competent authorities on the issues raised in the past. The answer we received was that those who released the information had never provided any evidence to the competent Chinese authorities or asked for assistance in the investigation. So, I don't know how these people keep releasing such information for what it is about. "(Qi Ren)