Not Just Balloons: Chinese-Made Surveillance Cameras Increasingly Seen as Security Concern
The U.S. and U.K. have similarly previously banned surveillance technology created by Chinese firms amid national security concerns.
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Kim Jong Un Shows Off His Daughter and His Biggest Missiles at North Korea Military Parade
Her presence is fueling speculation that she’s being primed as a future leader of North Korea
Beijing Calls U.S. Claims Over Balloons ‘Information Warfare’
China said U.S. accusations that a downed Chinese balloon was part of a surveillance program amount to “information warfare.”
To Address Dire Doctor Shortage, South Korea Proposes Less Medical Malpractice Punishment
Civic society groups have called the proposal a “step in the wrong direction,” criticizing it for patronizing doctors instead of catering to patients’ needs.
Hack The Box: (Response Machine) – Extract the AES key for Root
This post is an extension of the full writeup on the Response machine that can be found here which we will abuse the AES key Extract the AES file by using the bulk_extractor tool on the Response machine Firstly, we are required to download and install the bulk_extractor on our attacker’s machine Let’s install the […]
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Downed Chinese Balloon Part of Global Spy Operation, Pentagon Alleges
The Pentagon says it was able to turn the tables against the Chinese, gathering massive amounts of information on the 200-ft. balloon and its alleged spying apparatus
Here’s the Real Reason Behind Zelensky’s Surprise U.K. Visit
“I will be leaving the Parliament today thanking all of you in advance for powerful English planes,” Zelensky told a packed room of British lawmakers.
‘Strong Indications’ Putin Supplied Missile That Downed MH17 Flight, Investigators Say
The Malaysian Airlines flight was shot down in 2014, killing all 298 people onboard, by a Buk missile system.
SolarWinds and Market Incentives
In early 2021, IEEE Security and Privacy asked a number of board members for brief perspectives on the SolarWinds incident while it was still breaking news. This was my response.
The penetration of government and corporate networks worldwide is the result of inadequate cyberdefenses across the board. The lessons are many, but I want to focus on one important one we’ve learned: the software that’s managing our critical networks isn’t secure, and that’s because the market doesn’t reward that security.
SolarWinds is a perfect example. The company was the initial infection vector for much of the operation. Its trusted position inside so many critical networks made it a perfect target for a supply-chain attack, and its shoddy security practices made it an easy target…
Xi Rejects ‘Westernization’ and Promotes China’s Self Reliance in New Policy Speech
China’s successful development shows there is another way to modernize, President Xi Jinping said, rejecting any need to “westernize” and doubling down on his goal of increased self reliance.