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India's factory boom comes with a growing cyber bill
Published 4 July 2026 ยท tech
Synopsis Cyberattacks on Bajaj Auto and Tata Electronics have exposed a growing risk for India's manufacturing sector, compounded by rising automation and connectivity. Industry experts
Synopsis Cyberattacks on Bajaj Auto and Tata Electronics have exposed a growing risk for India's manufacturing sector, compounded by rising automation and connectivity. Industry experts believe that the interconnected nature of factories creates vast opportunities for cybercriminals. The breaches raise alarms over the potential exposure of sensitive data from major players like Apple and Tesla, threatening India's 'China-plus-one' strategy and eroding trust on the global stage.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 4:34 PM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 5:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Cyberattacks on Bajaj Auto and Tata Electronics have exposed a growing risk for India's manufacturing sector, compounded by rising automation and connectivity.
Industry experts believe that the interconnected nature of factories creates vast opportunities for cybercriminals.
The breaches raise alarms over the potential exposure of sensitive data from major players like Apple and Tesla, threatening India's 'China-plus-one' strategy and eroding trust on the global stage.