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The Hidden Enemy: Spies in China's Comment Sections


Published on 2024-12-24 21:21:32 - MSN
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  • Exploitation of Comment Sections for Secrets by Spies China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has raised serious concerns about foreign intelligence agencies exploiting social media to steal national secrets.

The article from MSN discusses the phenomenon of online espionage in China, where comment sections of various platforms have become battlegrounds for intelligence operations. It highlights how foreign intelligence agencies, particularly from the U.S., are reportedly using these spaces to gather information, spread disinformation, and influence public opinion. The piece details how these "spies" engage with local users, often under the guise of ordinary netizens, to extract sensitive information or to sow discord. It also touches on the Chinese government's efforts to counteract these activities through surveillance, censorship, and the promotion of patriotic narratives to maintain control over the narrative and protect national security. The article underscores the complexities of modern cyber warfare where the line between genuine public discourse and covert operations blurs, illustrating a new front in international espionage.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/the-hidden-enemy-spies-in-china-s-comment-sections/ar-AA1wpjYh ]
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