July 16, 2024 at 12:45AM Russian security vendor Kaspersky is exiting the U.S. market due to a national security risk, following a ban announced by the Commerce Department. The company will cease U.S. operations on July 20, laying off fewer than 50 employees. The move is a response to U.S. legal requirements and concerns about … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 09:51AM Canadian network intelligence firm Sandvine has been added to the US government’s Entity List, preventing organizations from trading with it. The company’s technology has been used for mass surveillance and censorship by the Egyptian government. This decision by the US Department of Commerce restricts trade with Sandvine in various countries, … Read more
February 27, 2024 at 03:31PM The US Commerce Department added Sandvine and Chengdu Beizhan Electronics to the Entity List for export restrictions due to alleged misuse of technology. Sandvine is accused of supplying spying technology to Egypt, while Chengdu is accused of procuring US goods for China. Both companies deny allegations and are working with … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 02:39AM A Belgian was arrested for smuggling military electronics from the US to Russia and China. Hans De Geetere, charged in the US, conspired to export controlled items, misleading suppliers, and hiding the end-users. His business and he were added to US sanction lists; he faces lengthy prison terms. Meeting Takeaways: … Read more