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Google confirms Huawei ban, says the decision wont affect current Huawei or Honor phones - for now
Google confirms Huawei ban, says the decision wont affect current Huawei or Honor phones - for now
Google has confirmed the yesterday's news about Google revoking Huawei's Android license. Company said that the decision is based on United ...... 20 May 2019
Google blocked: Huawei phones wont be able to access Gmail, Play Store, new Android versions and more
Google blocked: Huawei phones wont be able to access Gmail, Play Store, new Android versions and more
United States has waged a war against Chinese telecom giant Huawei for some time now. But now the big guys are joining the fight. According ...... 19 May 2019 - 12 comments
CCleaner disaster: It was a targeted espionage attempt against major tech firms
CCleaner disaster: It was a targeted espionage attempt against major tech firms
As the details of the CCleaner malware fiasco unfold, it has become clear that the hack wasn't just sophisticated, but a targeted espionage attempt. 22 Sep 2017 - 5 comments
Ex-CIA boss: Huawei spies for the Chinese
Ex-CIA boss: Huawei spies for the Chinese
The former head of the CIA says he knows of hard evidence that links Chinese smartphone maker Huawei to spying for the Chinese government. 20 Jul 2013 - 8 comments
50 percent of parents joined Facebook just to spy on kids
50 percent of parents joined Facebook just to spy on kids
According to Education Database Online, 50 percent of all parents joined Facebook not to get back in touch with others, but rather to spy on their kids 18 Feb 2013
FBI denies FOIA request for their use of Carrier IQ
FBI denies FOIA request for their use of Carrier IQ
Carrier IQ, the much maligned rootkit installed on over 140 million smartphones around the globe, is back in the news today, but this time with ...... 13 Dec 2011 - 1 comment
     

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