Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Sensitive Chinese Military Data
A recent report from a Chinese cybersecurity blog, MXRN, has revealed a significant data breach involving Knownsec, a company linked to Beijing and China’s military apparatus. The leak reportedly includes over 12,000 confidential documents, encompassing details about Chinese state-owned cyber weapons, proprietary internal tools, and lists of global surveillance targets.
Among the compromised materials are indications of Remote Access Trojans (RATs) capable of infiltrating multiple operating systems such as Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Notably, the Android malware is said to extract data from widely used Chinese messaging platforms, including Telegram.
The breach also unveiled a spreadsheet cataloging 80 international targets that Knownsec allegedly compromised. Additional stolen data includes 95GB of immigration records from India, 3TB of call logs from South Korean telecom giant LG Uplus, and 459GB of Taiwanese road infrastructure planning files. Some of these documents were briefly posted on GitHub before being swiftly removed.
India’s IT Export Sector Continues Robust Growth
According to the latest survey by India’s Reserve Bank, the country’s technology services sector generated over $218 billion in software-related revenue during the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year. The survey, which gathered responses from 2,206 firms out of more than 7,000 contacted, represents over 90% of India’s tech service exports.
This data encompasses work performed within India, excluding offshore operations by major IT firms such as Infosys, Wipro, and Tata Consultancy Services. Software service exports rose by 7.3% year-over-year to $204.7 billion, with private companies experiencing an 11.6% growth rate, significantly outpacing the 1.3% increase seen among publicly listed firms.
Exports to Europe surged by 14.3%, dwarfing the 4.9% growth in shipments to the United States. The U.S. share of total software exports declined from 54.1% in 2023-24 to 52.9% in 2024-25, while Europe’s share increased to 32.8%. Industry analysts predict a rebound in U.S. demand driven by recent visa policy changes under the current administration, prompting Indian IT leaders to expand offshore delivery models.
South Korea’s Effective Measures Slash SMS Spam
South Korea has made remarkable progress in combating SMS spam, according to a recent report from the nation’s Media and Communications Commission. The average number of spam messages received by citizens dropped from 11 per month last year to just three in 2025.
Between January and June 2025, spam text reports and detections plummeted by 85%, falling from 211.5 million in mid-2024 to 31.93 million. This dramatic reduction highlights the success of regulatory efforts and technological interventions aimed at curbing unsolicited messaging.
NTT Launches Autonomous Vehicle Services in Japan
Japanese telecommunications giant NTT has established a new subsidiary, NTT Mobility, dedicated to advancing autonomous driving technology across Japan. The company aims to offer comprehensive solutions for transportation operators, including autonomous vehicle deployment, software updates, and on-site maintenance services to ensure system reliability.
Data Center Fire Disrupts South Korean Government Operations
A recent fire at a data center in South Korea caused widespread outages, affecting 647 government systems. The incident underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to physical disasters and the importance of robust disaster recovery protocols.
Huawei’s AI Model Adjusted to Align with Beijing’s Policies
Huawei has reportedly utilized its proprietary silicon technology to retrain the DeepSeek AI model, ensuring its outputs comply with Chinese government regulations and avoid politically sensitive content. This move reflects ongoing efforts by Chinese tech firms to align artificial intelligence development with state directives.
Declining Smartphone Sales in China Amid Economic Slowdown
Market research firm Counterpoint reported a continued decline in smartphone sales across China, attributing the trend to subdued consumer spending during the summer and back-to-school seasons amid sluggish economic conditions. Chinese consumers remain cautious about discretionary purchases, impacting domestic smartphone manufacturers.
Despite this, Apple’s iPhone 17 saw an 11% sales increase in the first two weeks of October, indicating strong brand loyalty and demand for premium devices. The Chinese government is actively seeking to stimulate its manufacturing sector to counteract the downturn.
Google Refutes Plans for AI Data Center on Christmas Island
Contrary to circulating rumors, Google has denied intentions to build an AI data center on Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. The company clarified that its recent activities on the island are related to the Bosun submarine cable project announced in 2024, aimed at enhancing regional connectivity.
