Are the Chinese really out to get paranoid IT security pros?

A recent survey, conducted by IT risk management specialists nCircle, suggests that as many as 50% of IT security professionals think that the organisations they work for are a potential target for state-sponsored hackers. A number that Tim Keanini, nCircle Chief Research officer, thinks is rather on the low side in reality. "The number of organizations that are potential targets for state-sponsored cyber attacks is probably much higher than 50%, because if attackers can’t break into a targeted organization, they will go after partners and suppliers" Keanini insists, adding "Frankly, I’m surprised that the level of paranoia among information security professionals isn’t higher."