The authorities arrested four people this week in the latest turn in the country’s effort to stop exploitative recordings.
Tag: Computer Security
Cryptology Group Held an Election, but Can’t Decrypt the Results
A global group of researchers was unable to read the vote tally, after an official lost one of three secret code keys needed to unlock a hyper-secure election system.
Chinese Hackers Are Exploiting Flaws in Widely Used Software, Microsoft Says
The company said state-backed hacking groups were breaching systems through flaws in SharePoint, which is used by the U.S. government and companies around the world.
Strava Fitness App Revealed Locations of Swedish Leaders
Secret meetings and private holidays of the royal family and prime minister were inadvertently made public on Strava, which has raised security concerns in other instances.
How Russian Spies Are Analyzing Data From China’s WeChat App
Moscow has long been suspicious of foreign messaging apps. WeChat’s weak encryption makes it vulnerable.
How Russian Spies Are Analyzing Data From China’s WeChat App
Moscow has long been suspicious of foreign messaging apps. WeChat’s weak encryption makes it vulnerable.
U.K. Retail Giant M&S Says Customer Data Was Compromised in Cyberattack
The company suspended online orders for weeks after the breach, which may have exposed contact details and birth dates.
Vance, in First Foreign Speech, Tells Europe That U.S. Will Dominate A.I.
Speaking in Paris at an artificial intelligence summit, the vice president gave an America First vision of the technology — with the U.S. dominating the chips, the software and the rules.
A Big, Bold TikTok Ban
Banning the popular app is audacious. It’s also a sign that officials really believe the alternative is unacceptable.
Canada Sends Mixed Signals With TikTok Shutdown Order
The industry minister closed TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver over security concerns, but Canadians can still download and use the app.