"Revealed: Chinese Tech Firm's Global Hacking Scheme Uncovered"

Leaked documents suggest that a Chinese cyber security firm, i-Soon, claimed it could hack the UK's Foreign Office, along with successful hacks of public bodies and businesses across Asia and Europe. The leaked data, which appears genuine, reveals eight years of i-Soon's work to extract data and gain access to systems in various countries. The leak offers a rare inside look into a "commercially-fuelled, high-stakes intelligence operation," shedding light on the private sector's involvement in China's cyber espionage campaigns. The motive behind the leak remains unclear, with possibilities including a disgruntled former employee, a foreign intelligence agency, or a competitor seeking to undermine i-Soon's credibility.
- China tech firm claimed it could hack Foreign Office BBC.com
- US officials combing leaked documents from Chinese tech firm for clues about Chinese hacking campaigns CNN
- As China Expands Its Hacking Operations, a Vulnerability Emerges The New York Times
- Chinese firm’s leaked files show vast international hacking effort The Washington Post
- Leaked document trove shows a Chinese hacking scheme focused on harassing dissidents NPR
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