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On Chinese "Spy Trains"

Schneier on Security

That's why there is so much worry about Chinese-made equipment for the new 5G wireless networks. 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. That's an easier, and more fruitful, attack path.

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Best Wi-Fi Security & Performance Testing Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

To catch them, administration policies on continuous surveillance and periodic assessments should be in place. While these problems have faded over time, as Wi-Fi prevalence grew dramatically, it has reached the point where most users utilize Wi-Fi networks without having much of a clue about how they work or the underlying technology.

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5G Security

Schneier on Security

These insecurities are a result of market forces that prioritize costs over security and of governments, including the United States, that want to preserve the option of surveillance in 5G networks. The technology will quickly become critical national infrastructure, and security problems will become life-threatening. What's more, U.S.