
Marc Hofer
Marc Hofer is a cybersecurity researcher and journalist based in Amsterdam, known for his investigative work on surveillance practices in China. His interest in the topic began during his time as a foreign correspondent in the country, and he has since uncovered significant insights into how Chinese authorities track both citizens and foreigners. Recently, he discovered an unsecured police dashboard in Zhangjiakou that revealed extensive personal data on foreign residents, including himself, highlighting the scale and sophistication of China's surveillance system.
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Marc Hofer is a cybersecurity researcher and journalist based in Amsterdam who discovered a police dashboard tracking foreigners in China.
How China keeps tabs on foreignersThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-08-03




