Chinese cyberspies, Musk’s Beijing ties, labelled ‘real risk’ to US security by senator

November 20, 2024 at 06:55PM Senator Richard Blumenthal warned that U.S. tech companies’ ties to China pose national security risks during a hearing on cybersecurity threats. CrowdStrike revealed its findings on Liminal Panda, a Beijing-backed cyber-espionage group targeting telecommunications networks. Blumenthal criticized companies like SpaceX and Apple for prioritizing profits over American security. ### Meeting … Read more

X Releases Its First Transparency Report Since Elon Musk’s Takeover

September 26, 2024 at 03:00PM Social media platform X, bought by Elon Musk, released its first transparency report. It revealed the removal of millions of posts and accounts, with notable increases in content moderation actions compared to previous periods. The move has sparked controversy amid accusations of the platform becoming chaotic and toxic under Musk’s … Read more

Elon Musk Says Cyberattack Crashed Site Ahead of Trump Livestream Interview

August 13, 2024 at 06:42AM Elon Musk’s interview with Donald Trump on the X social media platform was disrupted by technical issues and a suspected cyberattack. Musk tweeted about a DDOS attack, but did not provide further details. Speculation arose whether it was caused by an overwhelming audience or a nation-state attack. Trump’s campaign also … Read more