The Growing Evidence of Cyberespionage and National Attacks

In May 2008, Belgium and India joined the growing force of countries claiming to be victims of attacks, believed to be originating from China. Thought to be a target because it houses the headquarters of both the EU and NATO in Brussels, Belgium has had emails containing spyware sent to State departments. Similarly, India claims its government and private sector networks are under constant cyberattack. 

In August 2008, a coordinated cyberattack was launched against Georgia’s infrastructure, compromising Georgian government websites including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Georgian government said the disruption was caused by attacks carried out by Russia in connection with the conflict between the two States over the province of South Ossetia.