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Defense-Through-Offense Mindset: From a Taiwanese Hacker to the Engine of China’s Cybersecurity Industry
The belief that offense enables defense in cyberspace, first rooted in China’s 1990s hacker culture, has since permeated the country’s cyber ecosystem
Jun 11
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Eugenio Benincasa
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Defense-Through-Offense Mindset: From a Taiwanese Hacker to the Engine of China’s Cybersecurity Industry
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May 2025
From Humble Beginnings: How a Vocational College Became a Vulnerability Powerhouse
Qingyuan Polytechnic's focus on vulnerability studies highlights China's continued efforts in gathering vulnerability resources
May 28
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From Humble Beginnings: How a Vocational College Became a Vulnerability Powerhouse
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From the World of “Hacker X Files” to the Whitewashed Business Sphere
Jiang Jintao’s journey from hacker to infosec entrepreneur illustrates the blend of ambition, skill, and changes in China's cybersecurity industry
May 14
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From the World of “Hacker X Files” to the Whitewashed Business Sphere
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April 2025
Wars without Gun Smoke: China Plays the Cyber Name-and-Shame Game on Taiwan and the U.S.
China’s security services have called out hackers of an alleged “Internet Army of Taiwan Independence” and of the U.S. National Security Agency…
Apr 16
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Eugenio Benincasa
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Wars without Gun Smoke: China Plays the Cyber Name-and-Shame Game on Taiwan and the U.S.
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Indictments and Leaks: Different but Complementary Sources
A case study of the i-SOON indictment and leaks reveals that source information may vary but it is important to compare and evaluate information for…
Apr 2
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Indictments and Leaks: Different but Complementary Sources
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March 2025
Zhou Shuai: A Hacker’s Road to APT27
US-sanctioned, allegedly APT27-associated actor Zhou Shuai represents a group of Chinese elite hackers who have become an important resource for Chinese…
Mar 19
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Zhou Shuai: A Hacker’s Road to APT27
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Where is i-SOON Now?
i-SOON’s business struggles after the leak reflect the cruel reality of China’s hacker-for-hire industry
Mar 5
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Where is i-SOON Now?
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February 2025
The Pangu Team—iOS Jailbreak and Vulnerability Research Giant: A Member of i-SOON’s Exploit-Sharing Network
A year after the i-SOON leaks, a deep dive into the Pangu Team reveals new insight into the relationships between elite vulnerability researchers and…
Feb 19
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Eugenio Benincasa
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The Pangu Team—iOS Jailbreak and Vulnerability Research Giant: A Member of i-SOON’s Exploit-Sharing Network
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Sichuan Silence Information Technology and Guan Tianfeng: Your Criminal Our Hero
Even before DeepSeek's debut sparked pride among Chinese netizens, US sanctions on Sichuan Silence developer Guan Tianfeng triggered online vows to…
Feb 5
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Sichuan Silence Information Technology and Guan Tianfeng: Your Criminal Our Hero
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January 2025
Salt Typhoon: the Other Shoe Has Dropped, but Consternation Continues
Sichuan Juxinhe, directly involved in the Salt Typhoon cyber operations, resembles a front company of the Chinese Ministry of State Security
Jan 22
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Salt Typhoon: the Other Shoe Has Dropped, but Consternation Continues
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Chengdu: Teahouses, Hotpots, Universities and … Hackers
Chengdu’s leisure lifestyle, education and talent resources have contributed to the city becoming a hacking hub
Jan 8
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Chengdu: Teahouses, Hotpots, Universities and … Hackers
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December 2024
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Dec 18, 2024
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