According to company executives in mainland China, operational technology was the most common weak point in their network. In addition, 44 percent of respondents stated that endpoints, such as desktop PCs and laptops, were a common pathway for adversaries to gain access to their company's systems.
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PwC Mainland China. (April 18, 2023). Leading cybersecurity pathways by which adversaries can gain access to company's systems according to executives in China in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1422331/china-most-vulnerable-cybersecurity-aspect-by-type/
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