The FBI and MI5 have issued a joint statement, sternly calling out China for its interference in other countries through digital means. They have also asked western tech companies to stay vigilant.
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Apple is adding a new feature called Lockdown Mode to its upcoming mobile and desktop operating systems. It will offer very high protection against state-sponsored malware developed by firms.
In order to make it easier for policymakers to efficiently develop effective and robust laws against cybercrimes, Microsoft has published a white paper titled "Cybersecurity Policy Framework".
In response to a declaration by the G7, Microsoft's Chief Legal Officer pointed out the consensus among more and more nations for the creation of an international treaty on state-sponsored attacks.
For the past five years, Google has been very transparent about state-sponsored attacks. The firm has issued clear warning to its users when these occur and has now again reiterated its stance.
The target list includes journalists from the New York Times, GQ, Politco and other publications but also diplomats, professors and security researchers. The attacks took place over the last month.
Google is changing the way it notifies users when it believes they might be targeted by a state-sponsored attacker. The new banner and warning system is clearer and helps boost security.
