Plus: Deepfake disinformation spotted in the wild, Android privacy problems in China, Reddit gets phished, and more.
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The Chinese Spy Balloon Shows the Downsides of Spy Balloons
A popular military tool during the Cold War, spy balloons have since fallen out of favor—for good reason.
Autonomous Vehicles Join the List of US National Security Threats
Lawmakers are growing concerned about a flood of data-hungry cars from China taking over American streets.
TikTok Admits Staff in China Can Access Europeans’ Data
Plus: Liz Truss’ phone-hacking trouble, Cash App’s sex-trafficking problem, and the rising cost of ransomware.
The Election That Saved the Internet From Russia and China
Open-internet advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after a recent election for the International Telecommunications Union’s top leadership.
China Operates Secret ‘Police Stations’ in Other Countries
Plus: The New York Post gets hacked, a huge stalkerware network is exposed, and the US claims China interfered with its Huawei probe.
A Pro-China Disinfo Campaign Is Targeting US Elections—Badly
The suspected Chinese influence operation had limited success. But it signals a growing threat from a new disinformation adversary.
This Vote Could Change the Course of Internet History
UN countries are preparing to pick a new head of the International Telecommunications Union. Who wins could shape the open web’s future.
It’s Time to Get Real About TikTok’s Risks
US lawmakers keep warning about the popular app. But until they can explain what makes it uniquely dangerous, it’s difficult to tailor a resolution.
Police Across US Bypass Warrants With Mass Location-Tracking Tool
Plus: An unsecured database exposed face recognition data in China, ‘Cuba’ ransomware knocks out Montenegro, and more.