Canada Names India Cyber Threat Amid Tensions

Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) has identified India as a state-sponsored cyber threat for the first time, citing espionage activities aimed at Canadian government networks. The report emphasizes that deteriorating diplomatic relations between Canada and India will likely exacerbate cyber threats from India, particularly in the context of ongoing tensions related to the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. While India is now categorized alongside other adversaries such as China and Russia, the CSE maintains that China remains the most significant threat to Canada's cybersecurity. The report highlights concerns over India's cyber programs, which are seen as tools for surveillance and espionage. Despite accusations against India, Canadian authorities have yet to provide substantial evidence to support claims of Indian government involvement in crimes against Sikh activists in Canada. The diplomatic fallout continues as both countries recall diplomats amid escalating tensions.