Reports have revealed that electronic spies based in China have hacked into computers belonging to Indian government officials and of the exiled Tibetan government. Debasis Nayak, director, Asian School of Cyber Laws discusses the issue with Chandran Iyer

Who do you think is hacking into government computers?

Beware of malware! Debasis Nayak suggests that people should take precautions to protect their online data. Pic/ANIL NAIK

This is not the handiwork of a few individuals. A few large organisations could be involved, as this activity is highly cost-intensive and time intensive, and needs highly skilled people.

Do you think the Chinese government could be involved?
It's difficult to draw this conclusion. But looking at the scale of operations it does not appear to be a case of corporate espionage. The motive is most likely something big.