Tag Archives: China

A ‘Dedicated’ Enemy?

Posted on June 5, 2015 by John

In the aftermath of a major data-breech, aside from blaming China (the default target) US government officials have claimed the nation is facing a ‘dedicated’ hacking enemy. ‘Dedicated’ meaning this threat is fact and/or ‘dedicated’ meaning this threat is another … Continue reading →

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Cyber-spree?

Posted on June 4, 2015 by John

In the aftermath of another reported incident of cyber-espionage, expect the rhetoric between the Chinese and American government to increase if the US State Department data-breech actually happened…

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The Great Cannon.

Posted on April 11, 2015 by John

China’s ‘Great Firewall’ looks to have a new addition in what researchers have dubbed ‘The Great Cannon’ as the PRC continues their aggressive ‘net censorship.

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When?

Posted on March 31, 2015 by John

At some point in time, from corruption to environmental degradation, the PRC will need to face the fact that the facts can only be covered-up, denied, erased and/or hidden for so long. Perhaps if and when that occurs the Great … Continue reading →

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The Great Firewall.

Posted on March 30, 2015 by John

China’s ‘Great Firewall’ long used to block access to that the PRC deems inappropriate is now reportedly being turned into a DoS / DDos-weapon in an attempt to take down websites (outside the nation) with content that the Chinese government deems … Continue reading →

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Alibaba…

Posted on March 10, 2015 by John

Only time will tell if the PRC has actually made good on their pledge to cut-down on counterfeiting in China? After all, it was only one day after (not before) Apple’s Spring Forward Event that bogus iWatches began to appear!

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Homegrown…

Posted on February 26, 2015 by John

The PRC’s ‘official’ ban of a number of America’s most successful tech firms is largely viewed as a way for the nation to promote local, Chinese alternatives i.e., growing infant industrial competitors (that, arguably, might not be able to compete … Continue reading →

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VP-Ended?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by John

China’s continued crackdown on VPN’s is yet another indication of just how serious the nation is towards ensuring that ‘The Great Firewall of China’ is just that (as the country continues to increasing tighten the screws on ‘net access to … Continue reading →

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Blocked!

Posted on December 29, 2014 by John

It looks as though the ‘Great Firewall of China’ has been successful in shutting down Gmail within the PRC; yet, potentially, another boon for local alternatives and ‘shot-across-the-bow’ for all others… (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/iADEzs

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In Case You’re Wondering…

Posted on November 6, 2014 by John

Yes, Apple’s former-invincibility regarding being immune to malware / viruses, etc. is clearly under threat as evidenced in the PRC where Chinese users have been hit with the aforementioned. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/TJnzzb

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