As the Kremlin throttles WhatsApp and Telegram, the new MAX messaging app is moving Russia closer to a restricted internet without foreign technology.
Tag: Surveillance of Citizens by Government
Microsoft Disables Some Services to Israel’s Defense Ministry
Microsoft said it found that Israel was violating some terms of service for its products and that it does “not provide technology to facilitate mass surveillance of civilians.”
Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?
British authorities have ramped up the use of facial recognition, artificial intelligence and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach.
‘Unrestrained’ Chinese Cyberattackers May Have Stolen Data From Almost Every American
Information collected during the yearslong Salt Typhoon attack could allow Beijing’s intelligence services to track targets from the United States and dozens of other countries.
Xi Jinping Visits Tibet as Dalai Lama’s Succession Looms
A power struggle is taking shape over choosing a successor to the 90-year-old Buddhist leader. In a trip to Tibet’s capital, China’s leader emphasized maintaining Beijing’s control.
How a Pro-Palestinian Group Fell Foul of a Long Unused U.K. Terrorism Law
The protest group Palestine Action does not promote violence against people. But after it damaged military property, the British government banned it as a terrorist organization.
Chinese Officers Questioned U.S. Government Employee About His Army Service
The man, a U.S. citizen, is barred from leaving China by the Ministry of State Security, the country’s main intelligence and counterintelligence agency.
Officials Share New Analysis of Iran Strike, and Zohran Mamdani Talks Next Steps
Plus, Jeff Bezos’ contentious wedding in Venice.
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.