A Chinese cybersecurity company has been exposed for possessing technology capable of remotely extracting data from Apple devices, sparking international concern. Recently, international cybersecurity researchers revealed that Shanghai Shiyen Information Technology Co., Ltd. has submitted more than ten patents that could be used for cyberattacks or remote forensics, some of which may be linked to the "Silk Typhoon" cyber operation. These patents involve not only the extraction of data from Apple devices but also include remote control and monitoring capabilities for home smart devices and routers.
Specifically, the patent content covers critical technologies such as smart home appliance analysis, remote network control, evidence collection, and data recovery. Most notably, one patent allows for the remote extraction of encrypted data from Apple computers without physical contact, a capability very similar to network tools used by intelligence agencies like the CIA.
Some patents even have the potential to monitor home network behavior and construct behavioral profiles, raising concerns among privacy experts that this could become the technological basis for "silent invasions." Although the company has not yet been placed on a sanctions list, its technological capabilities have already triggered high alert among global intelligence and human rights organizations.
Experts advise users to update their operating systems promptly, avoid using unknown networks, and be vigilant of abnormal device behavior. In an era where even technological patents can have "weapon-grade" functions, digital security has long surpassed the scope of traditional firewalls.
