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Global Security Officials Meet To Discuss 5G Security
Security & Fraud // May 02, 2019

Representatives from a number of countries around the world – excluding Russia, China and representatives from technology giant Huawei – met to discuss the security of 5G networks as many countries prepare for deployment of the technology, according to a report by Reuters. The U.S....

Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Gov’t On Board For Building ‘Blockchain City’; Will McAfee Launch Bitcoin Debit...
Bitcoin // April 29, 2019

The Chinese government is backing the construction of a “blockchain city” in the shipping lane of the Malaysian Malacca Strait. Construction and engineering company China Wuyi and investment network SWT International Sdn Bhd are working together on the project and are planning to raise 500...

Breach Exposes Millions Of Chinese Chat Logs
Security & Fraud // March 05, 2019

A security researcher has discovered that hundreds of millions of private chat logs from Chinese users were exposed on the internet. Victor Gevers of cybersecurity organization GDI Foundation revealed that he discovered a database of 364 million records that included social media profiles and chat...

European Union Wary Of Chinese Tech
Security & Fraud // January 02, 2019

The European Union wants tougher examination of potential risks associated with Chinese tech companies, amid growing fears of cybercrimes linked to Beijing and the Chinese government. A diplomat who spoke to Financial Times said that with the upcoming adoption of 5G mobile technology, it’s a...

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OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees

October 09, 2024
OpenAI says hackers connected to the Chinese government attempted a phishing attack on its employees. The artificial intelligence (AI) company revealed the attempt Wednesday (Oct. 9) in a report on its attempts to prevent “the disruptive uses” of its technology. Earlier this year, the report said, OpenAI disrupted a “suspected China-based threat actor” known as “SweetSpecter” as it […]

Global Security Officials Meet To Discuss 5G Security

May 02, 2019
Representatives from a number of countries around the world – excluding Russia, China and representatives from technology giant Huawei – met to discuss the security of 5G networks as many...

Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Gov’t On Board For Building ‘Blockchain City’; Will McAfee Launch Bitcoin Debit...

April 29, 2019
The Chinese government is backing the construction of a “blockchain city” in the shipping lane of the Malaysian Malacca Strait. Construction and engineering company China Wuyi and investment network SWT...

Breach Exposes Millions Of Chinese Chat Logs

March 05, 2019
A security researcher has discovered that hundreds of millions of private chat logs from Chinese users were exposed on the internet. Victor Gevers of cybersecurity organization GDI Foundation revealed that...