Indian Companies Under US Scanner for Cyber Spying Claims
What Happened
Three US lawmakers have urged the US Commerce Department to blacklist Indian firms BellTroX, CyberRoot, and Sunkissed Organic Farms (formerly Appin Technology), alleging they were involved in hack-for-hire operations targeting Americans, businesses, and lawyers over more than 15 years. The move would restrict their access to US software, cloud services, and cybersecurity tools.
Key Takeaways
The case reflects growing US scrutiny of the commercial cyber-mercenary industry. The companies have denied wrongdoing, but if blacklisted, they could face significant restrictions on doing business with US technology providers.