Leaked Chinese Hacking Documents Revealed on GitHub
A significant data breach has shaken the cybersecurity world as a trove of leaked Chinese hacking documents belonging to iSoon, a private security contractor with ties to China’s Ministry of Public Security, were posted on the developer platform GitHub.
According to cybersecurity expert John Hultquitist, the leaked data supports global cyber espionage operations originating from China. The documents also mention hacking targets in countries such as the UK, India, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia, raising concerns about the extent of Chinese hacking activities on a global scale.
Chinese police are currently investigating the leak, as confirmed by two iSoon employees. The leaked files reveal that data has been extracted from foreign telecommunications firms using vulnerabilities in software from companies like Microsoft and Google.
FBI chief Christopher Wray has previously highlighted China’s extensive hacking program, stating that the country has stolen personal and corporate data from the US. The sheer number of Chinese hackers, outnumbering FBI cyber personnel by at least 50 to 1, presents a significant challenge in addressing the threat posed by Chinese cyber espionage.
The leaked documents have sparked widespread concern among cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing the need for tighter cybersecurity measures to counter the growing threat of state-sponsored hacking activities originating from China. As the investigation into the breach continues, the implications of the leaked data on global cybersecurity remain a pressing issue for governments and organizations worldwide.
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