How China’s Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase

While Monday's statements draw new attention to the MSS' lack of control over its contractors, they seem unlikely to curtail China's efforts. "They'll deny it and lie through their teeth," says Jamie MacColl, a cybersecurity research analyst at the UK's Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. "That's the great thing about using contractors. It's still easy for them to deny the connection."