Cyber Weapons

Most attacks prior to Petya were carried out by criminals for financial gain, but some characteristics of the Petya malware have led to doubts as to whether the culprits are state actors.

• Mohan Babu
• July 13, 2017
• Backgrounder

Terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba are increasingly taking to social media to further widen their outreach. By integrating social media with self-developed android apps, Lashkar is also turning from mere technology user into a product developer.

• Munish Sharma
• March 21, 2016
• IDSA Comments

As ISIS strives to spread its tentacles in India, it would definitely build up a network of sympathisers and probable recruits, connected digitally with its operatives spread across the globe and available online round the clock.

• Munish Sharma
• February 02, 2016
• IDSA Comments

The two recent malware attacks on energy companies in West Asia are particularly worrisome since they represent a rapid escalation in capabilities and intent on the part of the perpetrators.

• Cherian Samuel
• September 07, 2012
• IDSA Comments