China’s Cyber Oops: Knownsec Data Leak Exposes Hacking Secrets!
The Knownsec data leak revealed over 12,000 secret files, offering a rare glimpse into China’s government-backed hacking operations. This unprecedented breach highlights the deep involvement of private firms in national cyber programs, including creating “cyber weapons” and targeting international entities. Knownsec’s data leak has left cybersecurity experts and governments scrambling.
Hot Take:
Looks like Knownsec had a “Whoopsie Daisy” moment, accidentally spilling the tea on China’s cyber espionage antics. So much for keeping secrets; next time, maybe double-check that GitHub repository settings aren’t on “world tour” mode!
Key Points:
- Over 12,000 secret files from Knownsec, a major Chinese security firm, were briefly leaked on GitHub, unveiling China’s government-backed hacking tools.
- The files revealed espionage activities targeting over 20 countries, including critical infrastructure and telecommunications companies.
- Stolen data includes 95GB of immigration records from India and 3TB of call logs from South Korea’s LG U Plus.
- Hacking tools for Android and sneaky devices like a malicious power bank were part of the leak.
- China’s government denies knowledge of the breach, reinforcing the need for stronger, layered cybersecurity defenses.
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