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world3 months ago

Russia Aids China in Taiwan Invasion Prep, Defense Institute Reports

A leaked analysis suggests Russia is supplying China with military equipment and technology, including parachute systems and amphibious vehicles, to aid in potential invasion plans of Taiwan, possibly accelerating China's airborne capabilities by 10-15 years, while Russia aims to develop as a military supplier to China and distract from its Ukraine conflict.

technology1 year ago

"Rumored PS5 Pro: Enhanced Performance and Spectral Super Resolution Leak for 2024 Release"

Sony is reportedly preparing to release the PlayStation 5 Pro in time for the 2024 holiday season, as leaked documents from a PlayStation game developer portal suggest. The new console is expected to offer improved and consistent FPS at 4K resolution, a new ‘performance mode’ for 8K resolution, accelerated ray tracing, and a significant performance increase over the previous generation. The leaked specs indicate a 3x performance increase over the PlayStation 5, with devkits already available to first-party and third-party developers.

international-relations1 year ago

"Revealed: Russia's Secret Criteria for Nuclear Strikes Exposed in Leaked Files"

Leaked Russian military files obtained by The Financial Times reveal detailed conditions for when Russia would consider using tactical nuclear weapons, including scenarios involving a potential conflict with China. The documents, dating from 2008 to 2014, outline thresholds for triggering nuclear warfare, such as the destruction of strategic military assets. Despite close diplomatic ties, the files indicate that Russia has considered the possibility of a Chinese invasion. The authenticity of the documents has been challenged by a spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, while China has emphasized its commitment to a "no first use" nuclear policy. Amid heightened nuclear rhetoric from Putin following the invasion of Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly warned against a nuclear war.

militaryinternational-relations1 year ago

"Leaked Russian Military Files Expose Criteria for Nuclear Strike"

Leaked Russian military documents reveal the criteria for using tactical nuclear weapons, indicating a threshold lower than publicly admitted, with potential triggers including enemy incursion, destruction of strategic assets, and distrust of China. The documents also suggest a fear of Chinese attack in Russia's Far East, leading to military exercises near China, while experts believe Russia may have a higher threshold for using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine to avoid escalation with the U.S. or U.K.

cybersecurity1 year ago

"Revealed: China's Secret Hacking Operations Exposed in Massive Leak"

A leaked document obtained by WIRED has revealed the secret placement of gunshot-detection sensors in the US, while 15 years of messages posted to an internal system used by members of the US Congress were also leaked. The LockBit ransomware gang’s operation was disrupted by a coalition of law enforcement agencies, and the Signal Foundation began its rollout of usernames for its encrypted messaging app. Additionally, hundreds of documents linked to a Chinese hacking-for-hire firm were dumped online, providing insight into the secretive world of the industry that supports China’s state-backed hacking.

cybersecurity1 year ago

"Chinese Hacking Documents Leak Exposes US Vulnerabilities"

More than 570 documents reportedly from a Chinese state-backed hacking group were leaked, revealing hacking activities in at least 20 countries and territories, including the UK, India, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. The documents, posted on GitHub, detailed the group's ability to exploit vulnerabilities in software made by companies like Microsoft and Google. The leak supports warnings from security officials about China's extensive hacking operations, with FBI chief Christopher Wray stating that China has "stolen more of our personal and corporate data than every nation, big or small, combined."

cybersecurity1 year ago

"Revealed: Chinese Hacking Scheme Targeting Dissidents Goes Global"

A leaked trove of over 500 sensitive technical documents reveals a Chinese technology company's hacking operations, target lists, and marketing materials for the Chinese government, with a focus on surveilling and harassing dissidents critical of the Chinese government. The leaked documents also detail the company's bidding for work to surveil the Uyghur population and its relationships with Chinese government agencies. Cybersecurity researchers are analyzing the leak, which includes details on custom spying devices and internal bureaucratic information, providing valuable insights into China's competitive marketplace for hacking operations.

technologysecurity1 year ago

"Unveiling China's International Hacking Operation: The I-Soon Document Leak"

Leaked documents from Chinese hacking company I-Soon have revealed insights into state surveillance, showing the company's services including accessing private websites, disinformation campaigns, and hacking social media accounts for clients. The documents also revealed targets such as foreign governments, telecom providers, and various organizations, shedding light on China's state-backed hacking tactics. The leak has sparked investigations and concerns about Chinese authorities' monitoring tactics and cybersecurity threats.

cybersecurity1 year ago

"Revealed: Chinese Hacking Files Expose Global Cyber Operations"

A cache of leaked Chinese hacking documents from iSoon, a private security contractor with ties to China's Ministry of Public Security, has revealed the extent of China's hacking operations, targeting countries like the UK, India, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia, as well as extracting data from foreign telecommunications firms. The leaked files confirm warnings from security officials and experts about China's extensive hacking program, with FBI chief Christopher Wray stating that China has stolen more personal and corporate data than any other nation and that the FBI is outnumbered by Chinese hackers.

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.

cybersecurity1 year ago

Chinese Firm's Leaked Hacking Files Expose Global Spying Operation

Leaked documents from a Chinese security contractor, I-Soon, reveal extensive hacking activities and tools used by Chinese authorities to spy on both Chinese citizens and foreigners, including ethnic minorities and dissidents. The leaked files detail methods for surveilling dissidents overseas, hacking networks across Asia, and promoting pro-Beijing narratives on social media. The documents also indicate ties to the Ministry of Public Security and China's military, with targets including governments, telecommunications firms, and online gambling companies. Western governments have taken steps to block Chinese state surveillance and harassment of government critics overseas, while Chinese officials have accused the United States of similar activities.