A certain company illegally obtained a large amount of sensitive information during mapping and filming, national security agencies disclosed the details.

Journalists learned from the National Security Department that recently, the national security agency received a report from the public that someone was using drones to conduct mapping work around a sensitive area. After investigation, it was found that a surveying company had illegally subcontracted a mountain surveying project to another company. The surveyor, Zhou, did not actively investigate the surrounding area of the project or go through approval procedures before directly using a drone to carry out the survey. The drone flew towards sensitive targets during the survey process and captured a large amount of sensitive information. Investigation found that Zhou had taken hundreds of high-definition photos of sensitive areas, including terrain, roads, fencing, buildings, and vehicles. The laptop where he stored the photos contained a large number of viruses, posing a risk of data leakage. The photos were classified as confidential and secret military secrets. Once obtained by foreign spy intelligence agencies, they could analyze a lot of sensitive information, posing a significant threat to national security. Under the guidance of the national security agency, Zhou realized the seriousness of the problem and immediately deleted the stored sensitive photos. Fortunately, after professional review, the batch of photos had not been leaked. Subsequently, the national security agency, in cooperation with relevant departments, launched a special operation to crack down on illegal subcontracting in the surveying industry, learn from this case, further regulate the industry, and strengthen national security.