Rethinking APT Attribution: Dakota Cary on Chinese Contractors and Espionage-as-a-Service
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Unraveling China's Cyber Espionage Landscape
This chapter begins with a lighthearted debate on vacation spots before shifting to a serious analysis of China's cyber espionage capabilities, particularly focusing on groups like Hafnium and Silk Typhoon. It emphasizes the intricate relationship between these hackers and the Shanghai State Security Bureau, highlighting the unique outsourcing practices that challenge traditional attribution methods. The discussion explores the evolving nature of threat actors and the implications of recent indictments, revealing the complexities of intelligence contracting in China compared to Western practices.
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