The law, opposed by privacy advocates, requires tech companies to provide law enforcement and security agencies with access to encrypted communications.
Tag: Computer Security
That Virus Alert on Your Computer? Scammers in India May Be Behind It
Police outside New Delhi raided fake tech-support centers that sent false warnings to Americans and Canadians and then charged to “fix” the nonexistent infection.
Minister in Charge of Japan’s Cybersecurity Says He Has Never Used a Computer
Yoshitaka Sakurada appeared not to know what a USB drive was, and told lawmakers that when it was necessary to use a computer, “I order my employees or secretaries” to do it.
At China’s Internet Conference, a Darker Side of Tech Emerges
The World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, has long showcased flashy new tech. This year, discussions also dealt with counterterrorism, data breaches and surveillance.
He Helped People Cheat at Grand Theft Auto. Then His Home Was Raided.
A gamer in Melbourne has had his assets frozen in connection with a popular video game cheat. He’s one of many being sued by game companies worldwide, raising questions about copyright law and the policing of online civility.