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Apple Halts Advanced Data Protection for UK Users After Reports of Government Demand for Backdoor Access
Apple halts top-tier iCloud encryption in the UK after reports of government demands for backdoor access to user data.
NZ Stats CEO Steps Down After COVID, Census Data Improperly Shared
Personal data on thousands of people was given to an organisation with links to the Māori Party and may have been used for campaigning, an inquiry has found.
Apple Increases iPhone Production, Sales Footprint in India
At the same time, data suggest Apple has accelerated its move away from dependence on China.
DeepSeek Shared Data With TikTok’s Parent Company, South Korean Officials Say
The DeepSeek AI app was removed from South Korea’s app stores on Feb. 15 because of data privacy concerns.
China’s Salt Typhoon Still Hacking US Telecoms Despite Sanctions: Report
Chinese state hackers targeted more than 1,000 Cisco routers globally in their latest operation.
Taiwan’s President Pledges Chip Talks, Increased Investment in US After Trump Raises Concerns
Trump has accused Taiwan of taking the chip business away from the United States.
DOGE Workers ‘Energetic and Dug In’ Despite Threats: Source
‘These DOGE guys are completely action-oriented,’ a source told The Epoch Times
TikTok Returns to US App Stores
Trump remains confident a deal can be made resulting in a U.S. buyer for the video-sharing platform.
Israeli Influencer Releases Full Video of Nurses’ Threats Against Jewish Patients
Unedited footage shows further anti-Israel remarks.
‘Australians Lose $7 Million a Day’: Departing Minister Pushes Scam Crackdown in Final Speech
Retiring Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones called for urgent passage of his anti-scam bill meant to protect consumers.
Ex-Google Engineer Faces New Charges Over Alleged Theft of AI Secrets
The former Google employee allegedly founded his own tech company in China and applied for a talent program in Shanghai.
Australia Bans Chinese AI Program DeepSeek From Government Devices
‘DeepSeek poses an unacceptable risk to the Australian government technology,’ the government said.
Court Denies Apple’s Request to Intervene in Google Search Monopoly Case
Apple receives billions of dollars in revenue from Google, which might get impacted based on the court’s decision.
CISA, FDA Issue Warning Over Backdoor in China’s Contec Patient Monitors
FDA recommended hospitals stop using the devices or disconnect them from the internet.
Australia Sanctions Online White Supremacist Network ‘Terrorgram’
The new sanctions make it a criminal offence to engage with or provide assets to Terrorgram, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison and hefty fines.
Trump Meets Nvidia CEO, Vows to Impose Tariffs on Chips
The meeting took place amid U.S. scrutiny of Chinese artificial intelligence growth.
Cybercrime Marketplaces Impacting 17 Million Americans Disrupted by Authorities
One site sold a product claiming to contain social security numbers of 500,000 U.S. citizens.
Chinese State-Linked Accounts Promote DeepSeek’s Launch on Social Media: Report
Graphika stated that social media accounts linked to Chinese state agencies promoted the notion that DeepSeek could threaten U.S. dominance in AI.
US Navy Warns Service Members Against Using China’s AI App DeepSeek
The U.S. Navy has a longstanding policy against the use of artificial intelligence tools.
Italian Regulator Blocks DeepSeek Over Personal Data Concerns
The Italian regulator said that DeepSeek’s response to its inquiry about the app’s data collection was insufficient.
