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123. Mic Drop: China seeks a Great Leap Forward in cyber
Apr 19, 2024
Former MI6 director Nigel Inkster discusses China's evolving cyber operations, analyzing Chinese hackers, tech innovations, data collection tactics, election meddling strategies, cybersecurity tactics, and disinformation campaigns targeting Western societies.
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- China aims to become a cyber superpower by mastering advanced technologies and leading in AI.
- Chinese cyber activities now include disinformation campaigns targeting Western democracies, revealing a strategy to undermine them.
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China's Ambitions in Cyber Operations
China's focus in cyber operations goes beyond stealing money or destabilizing opponents. The country aims to be a cyber superpower by catching up with and surpassing the West in advanced technologies. China's ambitions include establishing itself as a world leader in AI, requiring a generation of data and computer scientists to support its goals. Its approach involves hoovering up vast amounts of data, from financial details to personal information, to create detailed profiles for strategic purposes.
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