Bytedance: The Chinese Company Behind Global TikTok Craze
TikTok’s Owner ByteDance Could be Forced to Share User Information With Chinese Intelligence
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German Court Backs Murderer’s ‘Right to be Forgotten’
A man convicted of murder 37 years ago has the right to be forgotten and have his name removed from online search results, Germany’s highest court ruled on Wednesday.
The constitutional court in Karlsruhe found in favour of a man who was given a life s… Continue reading German Court Backs Murderer’s ‘Right to be Forgotten’
Czech Intel Report Highlights Russian, Chinese Spying
Russian and Chinese spies repeatedly targeted the Czech state last year, the country’s intelligence service (BIS) said in its 2018 report published Tuesday, detailing cyber-attacks and disinformation.
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Chinese Woman Sentenced to 8 Months for Trespass at Trump Resort: Report
A Chinese woman who stirred fears of espionage when she entered President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort carrying multiple mobile phones and a malware-spiked thumb drive was sentenced to eight months in prison Monday, US media reported.
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Google Healthcare Project Targeted by Congress Committee
A US congressional committee on Monday asked for a briefing on a Google project to modernize healthcare while giving the internet titan access to millions of people’s medical data.
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First Cypriot to Be Extradited to US, on Hacking Charges
A 20-year-old Cypriot wanted for hacking offences in the United States is set to be the country’s first citizen to be extradited there, his lawyer said Monday.
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Fears Grow on Digital Surveillance: US Survey
Americans are increasingly fearful of monitoring of their online and offline activities, both by governments and private companies, a survey showed Friday.
The Pew Research Center report said more than 60 percent of US adults believe it is impossible t… Continue reading Fears Grow on Digital Surveillance: US Survey
Australian Universities Adopt Foreign Interference Guidelines
Australia announced measures to combat foreign interference at its universities Thursday, setting new guidelines around the key areas of research collaboration, cybersecurity, and international partnerships.
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Facebook Nixes Billions of Fake Accounts
Facebook on Wednesday said it has taken down some 5.4 billion fake accounts this year in a sign of the persistent battle on social media against manipulation and misinformation.
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Canada Spy Agencies Split Over Proposed Huawei 5G Ban: Media
Canada’s spy agencies are divided over whether or not to ban Chinese technology giant Huawei from fifth generation (5G) networks over security concerns, the Globe and Mail reported Wednesday.
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