Telco engineer who spied on US employer for Beijing gets four years in the clink

November 27, 2024 at 12:38AM Ping Li, a 59-year-old Florida engineer, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for spying for China, providing sensitive information about cybersecurity and his employers, Verizon and Infosys. Li communicated with China’s Ministry of State Security since 2012, facilitating requests on US-based organizations and cybersecurity training materials. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more

Telegram CEO calls out rival Signal, claiming it has ties to US government

May 14, 2024 at 10:41AM Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticized Signal, claiming it has ties to US government and lacks security. He referred to a City Journal report detailing Signal’s origins and its connections to the US government. However, there is no evidence to support his claims. Durov’s statements may be influenced by Telegram’s financial … Read more

Ahead of Super Tuesday, US elections face existential and homegrown threats

March 3, 2024 at 08:23PM The U.S. faces escalating foreign threats to election integrity, as FBI director Christopher Wray warned of adversaries utilizing new technology. Senator Mark Warner expressed concerns about foreign and domestic interference, cyber-attacks, misinformation, and AI-generated deepfakes impacting the 2024 elections. Experts emphasize the need for vigilance against disinformation and the challenges … Read more