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Foreign Espionage: Cyberattacks on China
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A foreign spy agency recruited a Chinese software developer to conduct cyberattacks on China's defense and high-tech firms. The software engineer, Wang, was approached by the foreign software developer who provided 'technical services' for its software products. The software, bundled with Trojan virus programs, allowed for cyberattacks and theft of secrets. China's national security authorities took action, and Wang received administrative penalties.
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