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France will not ban Huawei from its upcoming 5G networks

Security Affairs

It’s normal that … we want a European solution” because of the importance of “the security of our communication,” Macron told reporters. In July, the French information security agency ANSSI announced that Huawei Technologies Ltd. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Hackers claim to have compromised 50,000 home cameras and posted footage online

Security Affairs

“As worrying as it may seem, this comes as a clear reminder that when cameras are placed on the internet, they must be properly installed with security in mind. When smart devices are set up, they are still regularly placed around the home with no second thought for privacy,” said ESET Security Specialist Jake Moore.

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FTC Settles with Router Manufacturer over Software Security Flaws

Hunton Privacy

On February 23, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it reached a settlement with Taiwanese-based network hardware manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. The company also is prohibited from misrepresenting the security of its products, including whether or not a product is using up-to-date software.

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Russian military plans to replace Windows with Astra Linux

Security Affairs

Astra Linux is a Debian-based distro developed in Russia by the Scientific/Manufacturing Enterprise Rusbitech RusBITech about ten years ago. Recently the Russian Federal Service for Technical and Export Control (FSTEC) granted Astra Linux the security clearance of “special importance.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Over 600k GPS trackers left exposed online with a default password of ‘123456’

Security Affairs

600,000 GPS trackers left exposed online with a default password of ‘123456’ Avast researchers found at least 600,000 GPS trackers manufactured by a Chinese vendor that were exposed online with a default password of “123456.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

Security Affairs

The Flaws in Manufacturing Process. Manufacturers saw this as an opportunity and rushed in to grab their own piece of the IoT market. Manufacturers saw this as an opportunity and rushed in to grab their own piece of the IoT market. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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The US Gov is testing high-altitude balloons for surveillance

Security Affairs

The US government is testing high-altitude balloons manufactured by Sierra Nevada to conduct surveillance over American soil. The high-altitude balloons are manufactured by Sierra Nevada Corporation, they will cover a large area in the United States’ Midwest. . ” states the authorization. ” concludes The Guardian.