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On Chinese "Spy Trains"

Schneier on Security

There is definitely a national security risk in buying computer infrastructure from a country you don't trust. That's why there is so much worry about Chinese-made equipment for the new 5G wireless networks. The risk of discovery is too great, and the payoff would be too low. This is a complicated topic.

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Best Wi-Fi Security & Performance Testing Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

All it takes is one individual to not be careful with their cybersecurity to put the others at risk. To catch them, administration policies on continuous surveillance and periodic assessments should be in place. Also read: Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them. Such challenges exist in the office, too. Aircrack-ng.

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5G Security

Schneier on Security

The security risks inherent in Chinese-made 5G networking equipment are easy to understand. Eavesdropping is also a risk, although efforts to listen in would almost certainly be detectable. First, the standards are simply too complex to implement securely. What's more, U.S.