Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Russia to use custom crypto-algorithm for its 5G network
Mar 27, 2026
Discussion of Russia mandating a custom NEA7 crypto algorithm for 5G and plans to boost national firewall capacity. Allegations that spyware targeted Hungarian opposition and a large-scale malware infection hit thousands of Luxembourg government phones. Coverage of data-wiping attacks on Israeli firms, a Dutch police phishing breach, and Google's warning about quantum threats to classical encryption.
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Hong Kong Expands Password Demands In Security Cases
- Hong Kong's updated national security rules let police demand phone or computer passwords and punish refusal with up to one year in prison.
- Misleading investigators can bring up to three years' imprisonment, expanding coercive powers.
India Orders National CCTV Audit After Spy Ring Breach
- India ordered a national CCTV audit requiring physical checks and proper access controls after a Pakistani spy ring hacked CCTV systems.
- The audit responds to incidents where attackers also deployed their own cameras in compromised locations.
Wiper Attacks Hit Israeli Firms During Regional Tensions
- At least 50 Israeli companies suffered data-wiping attacks by ~20 groups amid US-Israel actions against Iran.
- Israeli authorities warn wiper incidents will likely continue beyond active military operations.