Huawei releases data center switch built for the AI Era: CloudEngine 16800

Huawei releases data center switch built for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era –– CloudEngine 16800. Huawei defines three characteristics of data center switches in the AI era: embedded AI chip, 48-port 400GE line card per slot, and the capability t… Continue reading Huawei releases data center switch built for the AI Era: CloudEngine 16800

Facial recognition on 42 Android phones beaten by photo test

How easy is it to bypass the average smartphone’s facial recognition security? In the case of Android, a lot easier than owners may think. Continue reading Facial recognition on 42 Android phones beaten by photo test

Warner, Rubio introduce bill to protect U.S. from supply chain security issues

Two senators are trying to create a central government entity to deal with supply chain security and strategize over how to keep U.S. technologies safe from foreign theft in a bill introduced on Friday. The bill, from Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. and Mark Warner, D-Va., seeks to create a White House Office of Critical Technologies and Security. The new entity would take the lead in strategizing and coordinating across agencies to “protect against state-sponsored technology theft and risks to critical supply chains.” The proposed bill comes as the government increases pressure on China for allegedly using its corporate presence and workers in the U.S. to steal intellectual property. The Justice Department in December unsealed indictments against two Chinese citizens for allegedly spying on dozens of U.S. companies and agencies by hacking managed service providers. The White House is also weighing a ban on American companies’ use of technology bought from […]

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Cyber Security Roundup for December 2018

The final Cyber Security Roundup of 2018 concludes reports of major data breaches, serious software vulnerabilities and evolving cyber threats, so pretty much like the previous 11 months of the year.5.3 millions users of “make your own avatar” app Boom… Continue reading Cyber Security Roundup for December 2018

Huawei Wants US to Show Clear Evidence to Back Security Allegations

After Germany refused to ban Huawei devices due to a lack of strong evidence to support cyberespionage accusations, Huawei now demands Washington show evidence to support its fears. “There are no concerns about individual companies,” Peter … Continue reading Huawei Wants US to Show Clear Evidence to Back Security Allegations

Smashing Security #108: Hoaxes, Huawei and chatbots – with Mikko Hyppönen

The curious case of George Duke-Cohan, Huawei’s CFO finds herself in hot water, and the crazy world of mobile phone mental health apps.
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China’s cyber-espionage against U.S. is ‘more audacious,’ NSA official says amid Huawei flap

The U.S. government again is concerned about Chinese cyber-operations, a senior National Security Agency official said Tuesday amid ongoing news about possible vulnerabilities in widely used technology. “We have to worry about national security,” Rob Joyce, a senior adviser for cybersecurity strategy at NSA, said Tuesday at a Wall Street Journal event in New York. “We’ve been strong and consistent in saying we have some specific concerns about supply chain risks and ways nations may take advantage of that.” Joyce was referring to heightened international scrutiny around the Chinese technology giant Huawei. Canadian authorities this month arrested Meng Wangzhou, Huawei’s chief financial officer, on suspicion of violation U.S. sanctions. Officials in the U.S., U.K., Australia and elsewhere have warned that Huawei’s ties with the Chinese government, combined with widespread adoption of the company’s technology, could result in espionage opportunities for Beijing. Western officials have not revealed any evidence proving such […]

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