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Apple’s Silence on Chinese Censorship Raises Questions About the Company’s Commitment to User Privacy and Human Rights

March 9, 2020

Apple's commitment to user privacy and human rights called into question by ignoring a second request to testify before Congress on Chinese censorship and a recent vote that saw over 40% of its shareholders express that the company should stop removing apps when the Chinese government demands it.

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Chinese Government Warns France Against Locking out Huawei on the French 5G Network

February 17, 2020

The Chinese embassy in France indicated that discriminating against Huawei by selecting 5G network equipment based on the country of origin was blatant discrimination and industrial protectionism and hinted of possible retaliation.

Telecommunications tower against dark sky showing Huawei's challenges

Cyber Security News

Huawei Challenges United States on Constitutionality of Equipment Ban

March 29, 2019

Huawei hits back at the United States after it's PR charm offensive including opening up it's source code went nowhere. It reminded the world of the biggest scandal of the century – the PRISM program and Five Eyes surveillance.

Hacker using computer showing most cyber attacks on China are from U.S.

Cyber Security News

New CNCERT Report Shows Most Cyber Attacks on China Originate from United States

June 24, 2019

One key finding from CNCERT report shows most cyber attacks are using U.S. servers to implant viruses and carry out botnet attacks against Chinese computer assets.

China flag next to laptop showing Chinese hackers on a massive cyber espionage campaign

Cyber Security News

Chinese Hackers off to a Busy Start in 2020 With Massive 1Q Cyber Espionage Campaign

April 15, 2020

Chinese hackers are on a massive cyber espionage campaign targeting over 75 organizations throughout the world and using vulnerabilities in various routers and cloud services.

Officer with AI-powered smart glasses patrolling the streets

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Chinese Authorities Employ AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Detecting Coronavirus Infections

April 2, 2020

Chinese government is using AI-Powered smart glasses inbuilt thermal imaging capability to screen residents for coronavirus as authorities ease the lockdown restrictions on Hubei province.

Sign for the launch of China Telecom 5G showing the US's latest move in the 5G race with China

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US Gives the Chinese Government a Run for Its Money in the 5G Race by Injecting $1B Funding

January 31, 2020

Senators in the United States sponsored several bills that would pump over $1 billion in the development of 5G equipment to compete with China in the 5G race, now viewed as the new frontier in strategic domination.

Image of satellite dish on rooftop overlooking a city representing China's social credit system

Data Privacy Insights

China’s Social Credit System – An Episode out of Black Mirror?

December 22, 2017

China's Social Credit System is scores the reputation of citizens and businesses operating within its sovereign border, using data collected from social media, financial institutions and government records. The purpose is to increase trust, transparency and confidence in the domestic marketplace but at what cost?

Huawei company building showing new study found Huawei’s links to Chinese intelligence and military

Cyber Security News

Plot Thickens as Huawei Now Linked to Chinese Intelligence and Military

August 12, 2019

Huawei’s dream of becoming a leader in 5G networks remains on hold as new study found many of its employees had prior links to Chinese intelligence and worked in projects eavesdropping on citizens or scooping up valuable data.

Chinese flag in a crowded old shopping street in China showing the big business of selling customer data

Data Protection Insights

Selling Customer Data Is Big Business in China

September 10, 2018

Selling customer data such as banking records, vehicle registration and mobile phone usage is big business in China. Recent data theft of 130 million clients of Huazhu Hotels Group saw the stolen payment and contact information going for about US$56,000.

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Apple’s Silence on Chinese Censorship Raises Questions About the Company’s Commitment to User Privacy and Human Rights

Chinese Government Warns France Against Locking out Huawei on the French 5G Network

Huawei Challenges United States on Constitutionality of Equipment Ban

New CNCERT Report Shows Most Cyber Attacks on China Originate from United States

Chinese Hackers off to a Busy Start in 2020 With Massive 1Q Cyber Espionage Campaign

Chinese Authorities Employ AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Detecting Coronavirus Infections

US Gives the Chinese Government a Run for Its Money in the 5G Race by Injecting $1B Funding

China’s Social Credit System – An Episode out of Black Mirror?

Plot Thickens as Huawei Now Linked to Chinese Intelligence and Military

Selling Customer Data Is Big Business in China

Vaccine Passports: Rethinking Cybersecurity Best Practices

Phishing Attacks More Sophisticated, Malicious Emails Timed To Coincide With Periods of Low Energy and Inattentiveness

Mass Leak of Fitness Tracking Data Hits Fitbit, Apple, Microsoft, Google; 60 Million Records Exposed by Improperly Configured Third-Party Database

North American Organizations Struggle to Comply with Privacy Laws