What are state-sponsored threats?

State-sponsored threats are intellectual property (IP) theft, attacks on critical infrastructure, and media manipulation or disinformation directed by or on behalf of a state agent. 2430 Group specializes in identifying, educating, and combating these threats.

What techniques do your adversaries use?

Foreign adversaries commonly use intellectual property theft, attacks on critical infrastructure, and media manipulation to access sensitive corporate and government information. Understanding these tactics is vital to protect against them.

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Arming Our Adversaries: The Inadequacy of US Chip Controls
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Arming Our Adversaries: The Inadequacy of US Chip Controls
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US and allied export controls are failing to stop critical microelectronics from reaching sanctioned adversaries like Russia and Iran. Weak supply chain oversight, inconsistent due diligence, and industry resistance to stricter controls have enabled a global gray market for these components, undermining national security and costing American lives.

This paper analyzes the widespread availability of US components used in Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and specifically:

  • documents the methodology used to track critical components and their
    distribution channels;

  • presents four detailed findings that reveal significant vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain and distribution networks; and

  • offers five practical recommendations for government and industry to help disrupt the flow of US technology to adversary states.

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Business Intelligence Report: The Chinese Vaping Industry
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This report provides an overview of the Chinese vaping industry, highlighting notable companies and their connections to the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

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Chinese Disinformation Targeting Japan
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Chinese Disinformation Targeting Japan
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This study identifies three key narratives targeting Japan that the CCP has amplified and distorted to bolster CCP influence relative to Japan.

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Resources

Information and resources that 2430 Group finds useful for researchers investigating state-sponsored intellectual property theft, critical infrastructure attacks, and mis- and disinformation.

How do foreign adversaries weaponize disinformation?

States often employ traditional and social media platforms to spread disinformation that targets specific companies or governments. Our experts specialize in tracing Russian, Chinese, and Iranian campaigns to sow distrust or false narratives on key platforms.