From Civilians to Cyber Warriors: China’s MCF Program Ignites a Western Typhoon

Cyber offensives by China against foreign targets are of concern to the international community because its military and civilian technological institutions work together to achieve greater effectiveness thanks to the combination of civilian and military technology services. In democratic countries, it is proving to be extremely difficult to replicate this sophisticated approach. Xi Jinping, the president of China, has outlined his ambition for China to become a cyber power by 2020; to achieve this goal, significant investments have been made into this initiative since 2014. 

To enhance the country’s offensive cyber capabilities, billions of dollars have been allocated, organizational structures have been refined within the security agencies, and legal frameworks have been established. In addition, there is a lesser-known aspect of the hacker community in China and how it works together with state-sponsored efforts to combat cybercrime. 

A number of these hackers participate in hacking competitions and bug bounty programs, focusing on Western products and systems. They provide vulnerabilities that are useful for offensive cyber activities, and they are associated with companies that work closely with government agencies. According to recent warnings from US and British officials, China’s cyber threat is increasing. A recent study by Eugenio Benincasa sheds light on China’s cyber offensives. According to the White House cyber director, Beijing can cause havoc

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