US Senators Seek Action Against 3 Indian Firms Over Alleged Data Theft
What Happened
A bipartisan group of US senators has urged the Trump administration to take action against Sunkissed Organic Pvt Ltd, BellTrox Ltd, and CyberRoot Ltd, alleging they were involved in hacking campaigns that targeted thousands of Americans and US companies. The senators cited investigations by Reuters and The Citizen Lab, which linked the firms to alleged cyber-espionage activities targeting law firms, pharmaceutical companies, and private-equity firms.
Key Takeaways
The senators want the companies added to the US Entity List, which could restrict their access to American software, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity tools. The allegations have not been proven in court, but the move signals growing US concern over commercial cyber-espionage and cross-border data security risks.