Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 02/12 - Is CISO A Thankless Job?
Feb 12, 2020
U.S. officials suggest Huawei might have unauthorized access to telecom networks, raising major security concerns. Airbnb faces financial losses just ahead of its IPO, adding pressure to its safety initiatives. Apple Pay's rapid growth could soon capture a significant chunk of the global payment market. The stress and high turnover rates among CISOs spotlight the challenges in cybersecurity leadership. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is garnering praise as a solid contender in the foldable phone market.
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Huawei Backdoor Allegations
- The U.S. government claims Huawei has backdoor access to global mobile networks.
- This classified evidence was shared with allies to dissuade them from using Huawei.
Commercial Disinformation Takedown
- Facebook banned fake accounts linked to telecom companies Vietel and Mitel.
- This is the first time Facebook acted against commercial, not political, disinformation.
FTC Investigates Big Tech Acquisitions
- The FTC is investigating smaller, unreported acquisitions by big tech companies.
- This aims to determine if they harmed competition and if regulations need changes.