Data breach at mysterious Chinese firm reveals state-owned cyber weapons and even a list of targets

• 12,000+ classified docs reveal deep links between Knownsec and Chinese state cyber operations
• The breach involved Remote Access Trojans capable of attacking global operating systems
• Researchers found 95GB of immigration data stolen from India’s national databases

A recent data breach at Chinese security firm Knownsec has revealed over 12,000 classified files tied to state-owned cyber operations.

The leaked materials reportedly include details on “cyber weapons,” internal AI tools, and an extensive list of international targets.

The incident has not only exposed technical data but also shown how deeply a private company can be embedded in national cyber programs.

Leak reveals China's targets

Despite swift takedown efforts on GitHub, where ...