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China’s Olympics App Is Horribly Insecure

Schneier on Security

Key Findings: MY2022, an app mandated for use by all attendees of the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, has a simple but devastating flaw where encryption protecting users’ voice audio and file transfers can be trivially sidestepped. Citizen Lab examined the app and found it riddled with security holes.

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5G Security

Schneier on Security

Because the companies that make the equipment are subservient to the Chinese government, they could be forced to include backdoors in the hardware or software to give Beijing remote access. The security risks inherent in Chinese-made 5G networking equipment are easy to understand. But the enhancements aren't enough. Susan Gordon, then-U.S.

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Building a foundation of trust for the Internet of Things

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Invariably, Internet of Things (IoT) strategies form the backbone of those efforts. Enormous quantities of data can be generated by and collected from a wide variety of IoT devices. Finally, it is difficult to underemphasise the importance of encryption to protect sensitive data collected by IoT devices.

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Should You Block ISP Tracking?

Identity IQ

Every move you make on the internet can be seen by your internet service provider, or ISP. Discover why your ISP is tracking you, what they can see, and how you can get more privacy while browsing the internet. What Data Do ISPs Track? Once you connect to the internet, your ISP assigns an IP address to your connection.

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Privacy predictions 2022

SecureList

We no longer rely on the Internet just for entertainment or chatting with friends. Global connectivity underpins the most basic functions of our society, such as logistics, government services and banking. Governments are wary of the growing big tech power and data hoarding, which will lead to conflicts – and compromises.

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Volt Typhoon Disrupts US Organizations, CISA Issues Alerts

eSecurity Planet

government and defense institutions for intelligence gathering. Using web shells, they attacked weak internet servers, specifically a Houston port. Attacks on telecom corporations, government institutions, and utilities then followed in a predictable pattern.

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What’s in the NIST Privacy Framework 1.1?

Centraleyes

Data Governance and Risk Management Recognizing the foundational role of data governance in privacy and cybersecurity, the updated Privacy Framework may emphasize data governance principles, practices, and controls. and the Profile for further feedback and refinement.