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China arrests 16 for drone hacking amid national security crackdown

China has arrested 16 individuals for allegedly hacking drone systems and bypassing flight restrictions as part of a nationwide "Clean Skies" campaign. These suspects are accused of developing and marketing software to circumvent altitude and no-fly zone regulations, with one case in Shanghai involving over 100 drones. The Ministry of Public Security stated these actions pose risks to national security. AI

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China arrests 16 for drone hacking amid national security crackdown

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Alcott Wei ·

    China arrests 16 in drone hacking cases, vowing ‘clean skies’ crackdown

    Chinese police have announced the arrests of 16 people suspected of hacking drone systems and vowed a nationwide crackdown on illegal drone use. China’s Ministry of Public Security released details on 10 cases on Monday to warn the public about illegal drone use. The suspects wer…