🔍 The Big Reveal: China Exposes U.S. Cyber Campaign
A bombshell report from China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) has lifted the lid on what it calls a U.S.-led disinformation campaign dubbed 'Volt Typhoon.' The investigation claims American intelligence agencies teamed up with 'Five Eyes' allies and anti-China politicians to amplify a 'China cyber threat' narrative 🌐 – all while expanding their own global surveillance powers, according to the findings.
🕵️♂️ FBI's 'Wild West' Data Searches Under Fire
Last year, a U.S. court revealed the FBI conducted over 278,000 improper searches in foreign intelligence databases – including targeting Black Lives Matter protesters and political donors. Despite this, the Senate renewed Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in April 2024, allowing warrantless snooping to continue 🚨. Critics argue it's less about national security and more about maintaining digital dominance.
🌐 China Calls for Global Cybersecurity Unity
Chinese analysts warn such moves undermine trust in tech ecosystems: "When the watchdog becomes the hacker, everyone loses," says one expert. The CVERC report urges nations to collaborate on transparent, rules-based cyber governance – not cloak-and-dagger tactics. With AI advancing faster than ever, this digital cold war could reshape how we all interact online 💬.
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