Excerpt from The Register News , Published on November 09, 2025
A major data breach has struck Chinese cybersecurity company Knownsec, revealing classified files connected to Beijing and China’s military. The infosec blog MXRN reported that the company leaked over 12,000 documents. These included information about cyber weapons, internal hacking tools, and global targets.
The leak also contained Remote Access Trojans that could hack Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. One Android malware version could steal messages from Chinese chat apps and Telegram. Among the stolen data were 95GB of Indian immigration records, 3TB of call data from South Korea’s LG U Plus, and 459GB of road planning files from Taiwan. Some documents were briefly posted on GitHub before being removed. India’s technology exports continued to grow during FY24/25. The Reserve Bank of India reported $218 billion in software revenue, a 6.4 percent increase over the previous year. Private firms saw 11.6 percent growth, while exports to Europe jumped 14.3 percent. Exports to the USA rose only 4.9 percent, slightly reducing its market share.
South Korea also made progress in fighting SMS spam. Citizens now receive an average of three spam messages each month, down from eleven last year. Reports fell by 85 percent in the first half of 2025. Meanwhile, Japan’s NTT launched NTT Mobility to support autonomous vehicles and manage updates and maintenance for self-driving cars
The Known sec data breach highlights how cyber incidents can cause global disruption. It shows the urgent need for better cybersecurity laws, regular system monitoring, and quick response plans. Preventing a data breach requires awareness, compliance, and constant updates. For businesses, the message is clear — invest in strong protection before it’s too late. Every business must prioritize security to prevent a data breach that could damage reputation, disrupt operations, or lead to legal consequences.
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