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On Chinese "Spy Trains"

Schneier on Security

Meanwhile, the chairman of China's technology giant Huawei has pointed to NSA spying disclosed by Edward Snowden as a reason to mistrust US technology companies. Even so, these examples illustrate an important point: there's no escaping the technology of inevitable surveillance. China denied having done so , of course.

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3.5m IP cameras exposed, with US in the lead

Security Affairs

The number of internet-facing cameras in the world is growing exponentially. Businesses and homeowners increasingly rely on internet protocol (IP) cameras for surveillance. New research by Cybernews shows an exponential rise in the uptake of internet-facing cameras. Surge in internet-facing cameras.

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The War in Technology: A Digital Iron Curtain Goes Up

SecureWorld News

Many threats that have until now been theoretical—like creation of a "Ru-net" as an alternative to the Internet—are becoming a reality. Cutting off Internet access to a country the size of Texas is not as simple as cutting a few cables or bombing a few cell towers. There are many tech angles to the war in Ukraine.

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Section 889: the US Regulation that extends far beyond the US

IT Security Guru

It went into effect on 13 th August 2020 and addresses the new prohibition on the use of banned telecommunications equipment and services, while also clarifying the ban from 2019 on buying such equipment. There are five specific companies that fall under the category of ‘Prohibited Technology’. government and industry. .

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5G Security

Schneier on Security

Since the internet, especially the "internet of things," is expected to rely heavily on 5G infrastructure, potential Chinese infiltration is a serious national security threat. The technology will quickly become critical national infrastructure, and security problems will become life-threatening.

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The Russian Government blocked ProtonMail and ProtonVPN

Security Affairs

Roskomnadzor explained that the services were abused by cybercriminals and that Proton Technologies refused to register them with state authorities. The Russian government asks all Internet service providers and VPN providers operating in the country to provide information about their users. ” states Proton Technologies.

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Episode 167: Made in America? Trade Tensions highlight Supply Chain Risk

The Security Ledger

» Related Stories From China with Love: New York Firm sold millions in PRC Surveillance Gear to US Government, Military Episode 165: Oh, Canada! government ban on the technology. We're joined by Terry Dunlap the co-founder of ReFirm Labs to talk about why software supply chain risks. Read the whole entry. »

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