Click Here 192. Return to the leak that unmasked China’s hackers-for-hire
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Dec 17, 2024 The podcast dives into recent U.S. sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity firm linked to global firewall breaches. It unveils a significant leak from Aisun, showcasing China's hackers-for-hire network's ties to the government. Listeners learn about the rise of contract hackers and the escalating threats they pose. The evolution of China's cyber hacking, including the transformation of the Green Army into cybersecurity entrepreneurs, is explored. Finally, the discussion reveals China's strategic blend of control and deniability in cyber warfare.
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Unexpected Attention
- Cybersecurity analyst May Danowski's NatoThoughts blog gained unexpected attention after a leak of iSoon documents.
- This occurred while she was away, highlighting the leak's significant impact.
iSoon's Government Ties
- Leaked iSoon documents, appearing on GitHub, revealed the company's collaboration with the Chinese government in hacking and surveillance.
- This leak provided concrete evidence of activities previously only suspected.
China's Cyber Industrial Complex
- While connections (guanxi) play a role, China's cyberattacks are driven by a structured hacking industry.
- This industry's development contributes to the increasing seriousness and danger of these attacks.