Security News

Vatican Allegedly Hacked by China Ahead of Key Talks
2020-07-29 12:39

The Vatican and the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong have been the targets of alleged Chinese state-backed hackers ahead of talks on renewal of a landmark 2018 deal that helped thaw diplomatic relations between the Vatican and China, according to a monitoring group. Recorded Future said that the Hong Kong Study Mission to China - a key link between the Vatican and China - and the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions also were targeted.

Researchers Reveal New Security Flaw Affecting China's DJI Drones
2020-07-27 23:58

Cybersecurity researchers on Thursday revealed security issues in the Android app developed by Chinese drone-maker Da Jiang Innovations that comes with an auto-update mechanism that bypasses Google Play Store and could be used to install malicious applications and transmit sensitive personal information to DJI's servers. "Given the wide permissions required by DJI GO 4 - contacts, microphone, camera, location, storage, change network connectivity - the DJI or Weibo Chinese servers have almost full control over the user's phone."

Researchers Reveal New Security Flaw Affecting China's DJI Drones
2020-07-27 23:58

Cybersecurity researchers on Thursday revealed security issues in the Android app developed by Chinese drone-maker Da Jiang Innovations that comes with an auto-update mechanism that bypasses Google Play Store and could be used to install malicious applications and transmit sensitive personal information to DJI's servers. "Given the wide permissions required by DJI GO 4 - contacts, microphone, camera, location, storage, change network connectivity - the DJI or Weibo Chinese servers have almost full control over the user's phone."

China Accuses US of 'Slander' Over Coronavirus Research Hacking Claims
2020-07-22 12:26

Beijing accused the United States of "Slander" on Wednesday after two Chinese nationals were indicted for seeking to steal coronavirus vaccine research and hacking hundreds of companies. "The Chinese government is a staunch defender of cyber security, and has always opposed and cracked down on cyber attacks and cyber crime in all forms," said foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.

US Hails British Ban on China's Huawei
2020-07-15 11:41

The United States hailed Britain's decision Tuesday to order the phased removal of China's Huawei telecoms giant from its 5G network, following months of pressure from Washington. "We welcome news that the United Kingdom plans to ban Huawei from future 5G networks and phase out untrusted Huawei equipment from existing networks," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.

Top Trump Aide Warns of 'Strong Actions' on TikTok, Angering China
2020-07-14 11:49

A top White House official said he expected President Trump to act firmly against the TikTok and WeChat social media apps, prompting an angry response from China on Monday. Trump last week had said he is considering banning the wildly popular TikTok app as a way to punish China over the coronavirus pandemic.

Friday Squid Blogging: China Closing Its Squid Spawning Grounds
2020-07-10 21:09

Without consulting the design docs slash reference materials, the best you can know is that you don't know, but most people aren't humble enough to admit that. Don't be silly enough to put preconditions or constraints on the rules for what and how we can access It. No, you've just got to learn how the communication channel works, the protocol and the passwords, the abilities and limits, the laws and ramifications, and how obeying the rules allows greater access, greater comprehension, greater clarity, both within and without.

China Urges 'Fair' Treatment After France Restricts Huawei
2020-07-07 08:09

China urged France Monday to guarantee a "Fair and just" environment for its companies after Paris decided to restrict licenses for telecom operators using 5G technology from Huawei. The United States and Australia have banned Huawei from their 5G networks and the Financial Times reported Monday that Britain could decide this month to phase out the company's equipment from its system.

China: US 'Oppressing Chinese Companies' in New Huawei Move
2020-07-01 13:00

China on Wednesday demanded Washington stop "Oppressing Chinese companies" after U.S. regulators declared telecom equipment suppliers Huawei and ZTE to be national security threats. "We once again urge the United States to stop abusing the concept of national security, deliberately discrediting China and unreasonably oppressing Chinese companies," said the spokesman, Zhao Lijian.

DDoS and dingoes: Australia to bolster cyber-defences with 500 hackers amid China spat
2020-06-30 13:49

Australia will hire 500 hackers as part of a AU$1.35bn boost to protect the nation's networks from a wave of cyber attacks. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced this morning that the government would funnel the money from existing defence funding over the next decade to bolster the capabilities of the Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cybersecurity Centre.