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EU releases its 5G conclusions
The Council of the European Union sent a memo summarizing its thoughts on the “need to mitigate security risks linked to 5G”.
Russia to ban sale of devices that don’t come with “Russian software”
The Russian Government’s campaign to control how its citizens use the internet seems to be gathering steam.
Report: Use of AI surveillance is growing around the world
It’s not just China: at least 75 out of 176 countries globally are actively using AI technologies for surveillance purposes, research shows.
Stop facial recognition trials now, warns UK committee
The UK government should suspend trials of automatic facial recognition systems until it can meet regulators’ concerns about the technology, according to a report released Friday.
Foreign spies may be hiding in your VPN, warns DHS
“…nation-state actors have demonstrated intent and capability to leverage VPN services and vulnerable users for malicious purposes.”
DEA and ICE hiding cameras in streetlights and traffic barrels
Drug and immigration cops in the US are buying surveillance cameras to hide in streetlights and traffic barrels.
Google to warn companies targeted in government-backed attacks
G Suite admins will have the option of enabling alerts if Google suspects government-backed hacking attempts.
Crimson Hexagon banned by Facebook over user data concern
Facebook is probing whether the firm’s government contracts comply with its policies, which nix use of user data for government surveillance.
Russia and China sign cyber security pact, vow not to hack each other
Moscow and Beijing will share manpower, technical resources and information to thwart online attacks.