China’s Surveillance Slip-Up: When Big Brother’s Data Hits the Black Market
China’s data surveillance is so extensive, it’s leaking into the black market like a sieve. Government insiders moonlight as data brokers, selling private info to anyone with a bit of cryptocurrency. It’s a double-edged sword: the watchers are getting watched. Welcome to the wild world of data espionage, where privacy takes a backseat to profit.
Hot Take:
China’s surveillance state is like a reality show where everyone gets a sneak peek, and now, even the producers are selling the behind-the-scenes footage. Talk about a plot twist worthy of Hollywood—except it’s real life, and the price of admission is a few bucks in crypto!
Key Points:
- China’s massive surveillance system leaks data onto a black market thanks to insiders selling access.
- Research by SpyCloud reveals services on Telegram selling Chinese citizens’ data cheaply.
- Data includes phone numbers, banking details, travel records, and more sensitive information for higher prices.
- Insiders are tempted by high payouts, leading to a robust underground market for personal data.
- Even high-ranking officials aren’t safe; researchers found their personal data on these platforms too.
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