Carriers in Japan, Taiwan and the United Kingdom have stopped accepting pre-orders for Huawei’s newest 5G-enabled smartphones, fearful that the U.S.-China trade war could impact the functioning of the phones. Google has stated it would not permit Huawei to use its latest Android operating system and future phones will lose access to popular Google services. ARM, Huawei’s chip supplier, confirmed it has ceased doing business with the Shenzhen-based Huawei. If the U.S. Commerce Department does not issue a waiver, Huawei could be in serious trouble. Continue reading Multiple Carriers and ARM Are the Latest to Cut Off Huawei

Businesses have been training their employees to be more aware of potential cyberattacks. However, here’s the twist: the employees don’t always know they are being trained. So-called “ethical hackers” have been hired to lure employees with different tactics such as fake emails promising work bonuses and pictures of adorable cats with links or software that teaches workers how to avoid online dangers. Continue reading Ethical Hacking: Going Undercover to Train Employees