‘From India to Iran’: 8 countries leading in cyber warfare capabilities

• The United States is a global leader in cyber warfare, combining offensive and defensive operations under the U.S. Cyber Command.
• China’s cyber warfare programs focus on espionage, intellectual property theft, and infiltration of foreign military and civilian networks.
• Russia is known for its feared cyber capabilities, with state-sponsored groups like Fancy Bear and Cozy Bear conducting cyberattacks on elections, energy grids, and government institutions.
• Israel is renowned for its elite cyber warfare units within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and intelligence agencies, emphasizing both offensive operations and robust defensive systems.
• The United Kingdom maintains a sophisticated cyber warfare apparatus under the National Cyber Force, focusing on disrupting cyber threats and supporting allied nations.
• North Korea uses cyber warfare as a low-cost, high-impact strategy, with groups like the Lazarus Group conducting ransomware attacks and financial cybercrime.
• Iran has increased its cyber warfare capabilities, targeting regional rivals and Western infrastructure with state-backed groups.
• India is emerging as a cyber power in Asia, with both defensive and offensive capabilities expanding rapidly.
• The U.S. Cyber Command is responsible for advanced malware, espionage tools, and AI-driven intelligence gathering.
• The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in China operates dedicated cyber units believed to conduct offensive operations globally.