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cybersecurity1 year ago

"Unveiling the Dark Culture of Chinese Hacking Firms"

Internal documents from the Chinese hacking company I-Soon have revealed a sordid culture of influence, alcohol, and sex, shedding light on the shady business practices, poor security protocols, and ties to the Chinese state within the country's hacking industry. The leaked records show executives wooing officials over lavish dinners, colluding with competitors, and paying "introduction fees" for lucrative projects. The company's founder, Wu Haibo, aimed to bolster China's hacking capacity, and the leaked documents also expose lax security, poor pay, and an exodus of talent within the booming hackers-for-hire industry in China.

via The Associated Press|
#china#chinese-hacking#cybersecurity
cybersecurity1 year ago

"Unveiling China's Cyber Espionage: Insights from a Massive Data Leak"

A massive data leak from Chinese cybersecurity firm I-Soon has provided insight into the inner workings of Beijing-linked hackers, revealing their targeting of government agencies in neighboring countries and beyond, as well as their clientele, which includes provincial and local police departments. The leak also exposes the firm's development of malware, remote computer access tools, and techniques to bypass security measures. Additionally, it sheds light on the company's internal issues, including complaints about office politics, lack of expertise, poor pay, and management.

via The Guardian|
#china#cybersecurity#data-leak
business1 year ago

"Unveiling China's Expanding Hacker Network: The I-Soon Document Leak"

Leaked documents reveal that China is using private hackers, including those from the security firm I-Soon, to obtain sensitive information from foreign companies and governments. The hackers targeted telecommunications firms, online gambling companies, and local governments throughout Asia, obtaining private information such as airline records, personal data from social media platforms, and access to government websites. The leak reflects China's increasing use of private contractors for cyberespionage and is likely to raise concerns among foreign leaders, particularly in the United States.

via The New York Times|
#business#china#cybersecurity
cybersecurity1 year ago

"Leaked Chinese Hacking Documents Reveal State Surveillance and Spyware Operations"

Chinese police are investigating a significant online leak of documents from a private security contractor, I-Soon, linked to China's top policing agency, revealing methods used for state surveillance and hacking activities targeting both Chinese and foreigners. The leaked documents detail tools used to surveil dissidents overseas, hack other nations, and promote pro-Beijing narratives on social media. The leak, considered highly impactful, includes hundreds of pages of contracts, marketing presentations, product manuals, and client and employee lists. The source of the leak is unknown, and I-Soon's website is fully offline. The leaked documents indicate that I-Soon's sponsors include the Ministry of State Security and China's military, the People's Liberation Army.

via The Associated Press|
#chinese-hacking#cybersecurity#i-soon