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Inside China's Seedy Hacking Industry Revealed By Leaked Documents

The interior of the I-Soon office, also known as Anxun in Mandarin, is seen after office hours in Chengdu in southwestern China's Sichuan Province on Feb. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Dake Kang, File)

Recently leaked internal documents from a private hacking contractor linked to China's government and police have shed light on the shady practices within the country's hacking industry. These revelations provide a rare glimpse into an industry characterized by cut corners, murky rules, and poor security protocols.

Private hacking contractors in China are known for stealing data from other countries to sell to Chinese authorities. The leaked documents expose a world where profit is the driving force, and connections play a crucial role in securing lucrative projects.

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