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    Federal Ban on TP-Link Routers Could Disrupt US Home and Business Networks

    January 12, 2025 • 1 min read

    Federal agencies are investigating Chinese networking giant TP-Link over cybersecurity concerns, potentially affecting 65% of US router users. The proposed ban could force millions to transition to pricier alternatives while raising broader questions about US-China trade relations and network security standards.

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    Supreme Court Leans Towards TikTok Ban Amid National Security Debate

    January 11, 2025 • 1 min read

    US Supreme Court justices signal support for legislation that could ban TikTok unless ByteDance sells its US operations by January 19. The landmark case weighs national security concerns against free speech rights, with potential far-reaching implications for foreign-owned social media platforms.

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    Telegram Shifts Privacy Stance, Shares User Data with US Law Enforcement

    January 07, 2025 • 1 min read

    Messaging platform Telegram has provided data on over 2,200 users to US authorities in 2024, marking a dramatic policy change. The shift follows CEO Pavel Durov's arrest and signals the end of Telegram's previous resistance to government oversight.

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    White House to Launch Smart Device Security Label Program in 2025

    January 07, 2025 • 1 min read

    The U.S. government is introducing the Cyber Trust Mark program to help consumers identify secure IoT devices through QR code labels. Similar to Energy Star ratings, the initiative will require devices to meet NIST cybersecurity standards and receive certification from approved testing administrators.

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    TikTok Algorithm Shows Bias Toward Pro-China Content, Study Finds Ahead of Supreme Court Battle

    January 06, 2025 • 1 min read

    A new Rutgers University study reveals TikTok's algorithm may be suppressing anti-CCP content while amplifying pro-China messaging, just days before a crucial Supreme Court hearing. The research found heavy TikTok users express more favorable views of China's human rights record compared to other social media users.

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    Federal Court Overturns FCC's Net Neutrality Authority in Landmark Ruling

    January 05, 2025 • 1 min read

    A federal appeals court has invalidated the FCC's authority to impose net neutrality regulations, ruling that broadband providers fall outside the agency's jurisdiction. The decision, influenced by the Supreme Court's reversal of Chevron deference, effectively ends federal efforts to regulate internet service providers through administrative action.

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    US Launches Controversial Investigation into Chinese Legacy Chip Production

    January 05, 2025 • 1 min read

    The Biden administration's probe into China's legacy chip manufacturing capabilities has ignited debate over national security concerns and trade competition. Critics question whether the investigation, which could lead to new restrictions, primarily addresses security threats or aims to limit Chinese economic advancement.

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    Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down FCC Net Neutrality Rules in Landmark Decision

    January 02, 2025 • 1 min read

    A major court ruling has invalidated the FCC's authority to enforce net neutrality regulations on internet service providers, citing recent Supreme Court precedent. The decision reignites the debate over internet traffic management and puts pressure on Congress to explicitly grant the FCC regulatory power.

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    China's Cyber Assault: Unraveling the Wave of State-Sponsored Attacks on US Infrastructure

    January 01, 2025 • 1 min read

    A series of sophisticated cyber attacks targeting US government agencies and telecommunications giants has been attributed to Chinese state-sponsored hackers, marking what FBI officials call China's most extensive cyber-espionage campaign. The breaches have compromised sensitive data across multiple sectors, including the Treasury Department and major telecom providers.

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    FBI Seizes Record-Breaking Cache of Homemade Explosives at Virginia Farm

    January 01, 2025 • 1 min read

    Federal agents discovered over 150 homemade explosive devices and volatile compounds at a Virginia property, marking the largest seizure in FBI history. The suspect, Brad Spafford, faces federal charges as investigators uncovered concerning evidence including explosive-laden vests and extremist behavior.

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