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An example cited involves North Korean actors applying for IT jobs in the US to gain access to private databases. Many of these actors work remotely, making it difficult to monitor or prevent malicious activity. The overarching concern is that highly skilled adversaries are continually probing, testing, and embedding themselves within critical systems.
The Long-Term Outlook and Calls for Better Security Measures
The central theme across this discussion is the importance of recognizing and countering the long-term, strategic approach of foreign adversaries. Be it through code, land, or influence, China and other nations are playing the long game, patiently working toward objectives that may only materialize years or decades later.