Governments, Telcos Ward Off China’s Hacking Typhoons

December 11, 2024 at 02:06AM Telecommunications firms globally, including in the US, Asia-Pacific, and MENA regions, are targets of Chinese-sponsored cyberattacks, such as those from Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon. Experts warn that nations should enhance security measures and adopt encryption to protect communications, as foreign intrusions threaten network privacy and integrity. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Wyden proposes bill to secure US telecoms after Salt Typhoon hacks

December 10, 2024 at 04:43PM U.S. Senator Ron Wyden introduced the “Secure American Communications Act” to enhance cybersecurity for American telecoms after breaches by Chinese state hackers. The bill mandates annual security testing, independent auditing, and compliance documentation. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel supports urgent action on telecom network security following these significant hacking incidents. ### … Read more

Gmail’s New Shielded Email Feature Lets Users Create Aliases for Email Privacy

November 18, 2024 at 07:03AM Google is developing a feature called Shielded Email that enables users to create unique email aliases for online sign-ups, enhancing privacy and reducing spam. This follows similar features from Apple and others. Additionally, Google has launched the Android System Key Verifier for improved security in messaging through encryption keys. ### … Read more

Thanks, Edward Snowden: you propelled China to quantum networking leadership

September 10, 2024 at 01:38AM China has established a strong lead in quantum networking technology, particularly in quantum communication and secure data transmission through quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum internet demonstration. However, the US maintains an edge in quantum computing and allied nations excel in developing quantum algorithms. The report underscores the need for … Read more