China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary

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2024-05-31

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Tong, Christopher K. “China Turns to Private Hackers as It Cracks down on Online Activists on Tiananmen Square Anniversary.” The Conversation, May 31, 2024. http://theconversation.com/china-turns-to-private-hackers-as-it-cracks-down-on-online-activists-on-tiananmen-square-anniversary-230510.

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Beijing’s cyber operations are largely conducted in the shadows. But a recent leak has shed light on how the state is working with private companies to target online activism.