China Cyber-Surveillance Risk: Should Travellers Carry Burner Phones?

China Cyber-Surveillance Risk: Should Travellers Carry Burner Phones?

China travel is again in the cybersecurity spotlight after reports said U.S. officials and business leaders travelling with Donald Trump avoided personal phones and laptops during a high-level China visit. Instead, they reportedly used temporary “clean” or “burner” devices with limited data, restricted access and controlled communication channels. This kind of digital lockdown shows how … Read more

Trump China Digital Lockdown: Why Phones and Laptops Became Security Risks

Trump China Digital Lockdown: Why Phones and Laptops Became Security Risks

Donald Trump’s China visit has drawn attention not only for diplomacy, trade and business deals, but also for the strict digital security measures reportedly followed by his delegation. Reports said several officials and business leaders avoided carrying personal phones and laptops, instead using temporary “clean” devices to reduce hacking and surveillance risks. The move shows … Read more