Chinese Cyber Contractors Use Malware, Botnets, and Stolen Data to Enable State Operations
Mon Jun 22 2026
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In 2025, the US and its allies attributed the massive Salt Typhoon cyber espionage campaign against Western telecommunications infrastructure to multiple China-based private firms. These companies provided critical tools and services to China’s intelligence agencies, enabling highly sophisticated network compromises. However, as of mid-2026, the exact roles these private entities played remain publicly unclear. This […]
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