Chinese hacking industry linked to the state through connections, alcohol, and sex, leak reveals


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BEIJING (AP) — China's hackers-for-hire take government officials out for lavish banquets, binge drinking and late-night karaoke with young women in a bid to win favor and business, as revealed in a highly unusual leak last month of internal documents from a private contractor linked to Chinese police. Is there an AI bubble? CC Share Subtitles Off English view video Is there an AI bubble? China’s hacking industry is vast in size and scope but also suffers from shady business practices, disgruntlement over pay and work quality, and poor security protocols, the documents show. Advertisement Private hacking contractors are companies...