Click Here 112. Inside the i-Soon papers and China’s secret world of hackers-for-hire
Mar 12, 2024
Leaked files reveal China's advanced cyber warfare tactics; hackers-for-hire industry exposed with ties to government. History of Green Army hacker group, transition to cybersecurity entrepreneurs. Leaked documents detail Isoon's hacking operations, industry landscape. China's evolution from soldier to cyber warrior for modern warfare, focus on offensive cyber capabilities.
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May Danowski's Isoon Leak Experience
- May Danowski's routine was disrupted by a sudden leak of thousands of files from Isoon, a Chinese tech company.
- This leak provided unprecedented insight into China's hacking industry and government ties.
China's Cyber-Industrial Complex
- The Chinese government's cyber attacks are driven by a large, structured hacking industry, not just personal connections.
- This cyber-industrial complex explains the increasing seriousness of Chinese cyber operations.
Green Army Roots of Isoon CEO
- The CEO of Isoon was initially part of the Green Army, a patriotic hacker group active since 1997.
- Many Green Army hackers transitioned from patriotic hacking to founding cybersecurity firms working with the government.