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MI6 boss warns of China ‘debt traps and data traps’
- by Connor McBean
- Industry News
MI6 chief Richard Moore has warned of China’s “debt traps and data traps” in his first live broadcast interview. Mr Moore – known as “C” – told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme these traps threatened to erode sovereignty and have prompted defensive measures. In a wide-ranging interview ahead of his first major public speech since […]
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China says Microsoft hacking accusations fabricated by US and allies
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
China has denied allegations that it carried out a major cyber-attack against tech giant Microsoft. The US and other Western countries on Monday accused China of hacking Microsoft Exchange – a popular email platform used by companies worldwide. Read via BBC News.
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GCHQ chief warns of tech ‘moment of reckoning’
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The West is faced with a “moment of reckoning” when it comes to technology and security, the head of intelligence agency GCHQ has told the BBC. Read via BBCNews.
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UK ‘must be clear-eyed about Chinese ambition’, warns new National Cyber Security Centre chief
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
In her inaugural speech the new head of NCSC, Lindy Cameron, said cyber threats facing the UK were growing. Read via Sky News.
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GCHQ warns businesses to urgently update their Microsoft email servers after suspected China hack
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The warning follows what Microsoft said was a state-sponsored espionage campaign from a group based in China. Read via Sky News.
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