The Number One Hacker: How It Was Cultivated.

Summary

Liu Xiao was puzzled by Estonia's classification of hacking as military action, leading to a discussion with Will about the complexities of cyber warfare. Will explained historical examples of cyberattacks during wartime, clarifying that evidence collection is challenging when not in a declared state of war. Liu Xiao realized the urgency of Estonia's situation, as the government faced public unrest after significant cyber losses. A subsequent proposal to NATO stirred tensions with Russia, leading to accusations and increased cyberattacks. Liu Xiao, optimistic about a lucrative order for cybersecurity products, also offered additional systems as gratitude. He learned that while attacks persisted, their intensity had decreased, prompting Estonia to consider cutting off external network links.

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