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Hacker Claims Major Breach of Chinese Supercomputer, Demands Ransom
In what could be the largest known data theft operation against China, a hacker claiming the alias 'FlamingChina' alleges to have compromised a state-run supercomputer, exfiltrating a massive trove of sensitive data. The stolen information purportedly includes highly classified defense documents and missile blueprints, raising significant cybersecurity concerns.
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Cybersecurity experts believe the data, estimated to be over 10 petabytes, was likely obtained from the National Supercomputing Center (NSCC) in Tianjin. This facility is a critical hub, providing infrastructure services to over 6,000 clients across China, including advanced scientific and defense agencies.
Ease of Breach and Data Sale
Experts who have reviewed samples of the alleged stolen data, posted online by the hacker, suggest the breach was relatively easy to achieve. The hacker reportedly extracted vast amounts of data over several months undetected. A limited preview of the dataset is being offered for thousands of dollars, with full access reportedly costing hundreds of thousands, payable in cryptocurrency.
Data Samples Hint at Sensitive Information
The leaked samples appear to include documents marked with Chinese "secret" stamps, technical files, and 3D models of defense equipment, such as bombs and missiles. The hacker claims the data is linked to "high-level institutions" including the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), and the National University of Defense Technology. While CNN cannot independently verify the claims, initial expert assessments suggest the leak may be authentic.
