Russian Research Ships Milling Around Undersea Fiber-Optic Cables Raise Suspicions

Officials from the U.S. and its allies are worried about increased Russian-ship activity near underwater cables that carry most of the world’s data. Officials are suspicious the Russian vessels may be laying the groundwork for future operations against the lines.…

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National Security Officials Debate Whether Nationalizing 5G Wireless Network is Critical to Defending Against China, Other Bad Actors

National security officials in the Trump administration are pushing for the building of a government-led 5G wireless network.  Officials say it is necessary to act as a counterweight to Chinese advances in technology.

A strong 5G network is required …

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House Set to Vote on 2 Versions of FISA Bill, President Apparently Confused Which is Which

The House of Representatives is set to vote on renewal of the controversial 702 section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance (FISA) Act.  That section is what authorizes the U.S. intelligence community to collect conversations of non-U.S. citizens on foreign …

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US Customs and Border Protection Issues New Guidelines on the Searches Cell Phones, Laptops and Tablets

US Customs and Border Protection released new guidelines on the searching of electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets and computers last week.  The searches, according to the CBP, can help detect evidence relating to terrorism and national security matters, …

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