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149. Mic Drop: China seeks a Great Leap Forward in cyber

Jul 19, 2024
Former MI6 director Nigel Inkster discusses China's aggressive cyber operations, drawing parallels with Russian tactics. The podcast explores China's cyber capabilities, data collection practices, election meddling, and disinformation campaigns, shedding light on their goal of becoming a cyber superpower.
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Quick takeaways

  • Chinese hackers are adopting Russian tactics in cyber operations.
  • China aims to become a cyber superpower through technology leadership and ideological dominance.

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China's Cyber Operations Evolution

China's cyber operations have evolved from sloppy tradecraft to sophisticated activities with a focus on quantity and intensity. Unlike other cyber superpowers targeting money, China's objective is to become a cyber superpower by transforming into a leader in advanced technology and data mining. China's expansive cyber activities aim to establish ideological dominance and minimize external challenges.

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