"Geedge Networks, a company founded in 2018 that counts the "father" of China's massive censorship infrastructure as one of its investors, styles itself as a network-monitoring provider, offering business-grade cybersecurity tools to "gain comprehensive visibility and minimize security risks" for its customers, the documents show. In fact, researchers found that it has been operating a sophisticated system that allows users to monitor online information, block certain websites and VPN tools, and spy on specific individuals."
"Researchers who reviewed the leaked material found that the company is able to package advanced surveillance capabilities into what amounts to a commercialized version of the Great Firewall-a wholesale solution with both hardware that can be installed in any telecom data center and software operated by local government officers. The documents also discuss desired functions that the company is working on, such as cyberattack-for-hire and geofencing certain users."
Geedge Networks, founded in 2018, presents itself as a network-monitoring and cybersecurity provider while offering tools that enable broad online monitoring and targeted surveillance. The company packages hardware deployable in telecom data centers alongside software for local government operation, creating a commercialized version of the Great Firewall. Deployed capabilities include blocking websites and VPNs, monitoring online information, and spying on specific individuals. Geedge has entered operation in Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Myanmar, and another unidentified country, and is recruiting engineers for overseas deployments. Planned features under development include cyberattack-for-hire services and geofencing of users. Leaked internal files include technical documentation, source code, and operation logs.
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