BEIJING—China’s sweeping regulatory action against internet giants such as ride-hailing firm Didi Global Inc, which has sent chills through the industry, is part of a broader national project to create a domestic marketplace for the country’s vast troves of big data. The plan, fermenting for years but rapidly gaining momentum, is designed to help support…
Analysis: Beyond Security Crackdown, Beijing Charts State-Controlled Data Market
US Commander in Afghanistan Warns of Deteriorating Security Situation: ‘It’s Not Good’
Gen. Scott Miller, the military commander directing the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, told ABC in an interview that the security situation in the country has deteriorated as the Taliban talks peace and, at the same time, engages in offensive operations across the country. “I think what you’re seeing, just if you look at…
Harassment of England’s Chief Medical Officer Prompts Security Questions
Police are investigating video footage showing England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty apparently being accosted by two men in a London park. It is the third time that footage of Whitty apparently being harassed has surfaced on social media, prompting questions over whether he should be assigned personal protection. The footage shows two men jeering…
Grand Jury Finds Security Flaws in Orange County Jails
June 21, 2021
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The Orange County Grand Jury (OCGJ) has released a 34-page report highlighting various security flaws in the California county’s jails, including escape risks for inmates and trafficking of contraband. The Theo Lacy Facility, in the City of Orange, was identified in the report for needing a security wall between the jail facility and a nearby vacant animal shelter. “The lack of a…
The Way of Openness
June 6, 2021
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How to Secure Your Home on a Budget
Dear James: There have been some break-ins in my neighborhood, so I want to improve security at home. I’m on a tight budget. What are some simple do-it-yourself security tips? —Darrel K. Dear Darrel: Almost every homeowner is on a tight budget these days, but there are still some things you can do to make…
Consumers Should Be Warned About China’s Rebranded Hikvision Cameras
Commentary A soldier, kneeling on a mountainside, tests a Hikvision drone-jamming rifle in March. Hikvision’s website carried a report, based on a joint study with weapons experts and commanders of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), detailing how its technology could add functionality to China’s tanks, missiles, and artillery. According to surveillance technology experts IP Video…
Most of Huawei’s 70 Deals Are in the Global South, but China’s Spying and Corruption Are Everywhere
Commentary Despite the obvious danger of espionage from Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei, the Global South is eagerly signing up for its e-government and cloud infrastructure services. Most of the 70 deals identified by a new Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) report are from countries in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America….
Fullerton Settles Lawsuit with Bloggers Who Accessed Private Documents
May 13, 2021
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The City of Fullerton ended a longstanding lawsuit May 12 against a local blog and two of its contributors. The case dates back to 2019 when Joshua Ferguson and David Curlee of Friends for Fullerton’s Future blog reportedly posted confidential documents that showed the city engaging in questionable conduct. In response, the city issued a cease-and-desist letter to have the documents taken…
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Gov. Abbott Discusses Texas Border Security Efforts
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has blamed what he called the Biden administration’s “open border” policy for the recent surge in illegal immigrants coming across the border. He held a border security briefing with sheriffs from border communities on Saturday at the state Capitol. The briefing comes just over a week after Abbott met with former…