The promise of metaverse platforms to enable private and secure interactions in virtual worlds is critically examined in a recent study by the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security. The study highlights significant security gaps and risks posed by potential cyberattacks on these platform – an important aspect for the use of VR in business… Continue reading The Illusion of Privacy in the Metaverse
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Security Risks of Open Data: China’s Intelligence Ministry Raises Alarm
China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has issued warnings about the growing risks associated with the improper handling of publicly accessible information. These so-called “open-source” data, freely available through social media, online forums, or satellite imagery, provide foreign espionage organizations with opportunities to extract sensitive information through big data analysis. Even seemingly trivial details can… Continue reading Security Risks of Open Data: China’s Intelligence Ministry Raises Alarm
Security, Science and Technology
Political speeches and documents are known to provide valid clues to future developments in the PRC. Analysts therefore try to extract priorities and orientations from the phraseology, word choice, and frequency of terms related to the 20th Party Congress. In doing so, they also take into account minor changes in phrases that have appeared at… Continue reading Security, Science and Technology
The German Supply Chain Act Requires in China Compliance
The new German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) brings far-reaching new due diligence requirements for managers. They must strive to avoid risks related to the violation of human rights and the environment and to manage the company responsibly across borders. The law, which will apply from 2023, initially only affects German companies with more than 3,000… Continue reading The German Supply Chain Act Requires in China Compliance
IP Due Diligence Reduces Risk of Investments in Startups
Because new technologies such as artificial intelligence, Big Data, the Internet of Things and blockchain are developing rapidly in China, Chinese high-tech startups have become the most popular investment targets for multinational companies. While intellectual property is the greatest asset of these startups, it also poses a high risk to investors. Is its IP protected… Continue reading IP Due Diligence Reduces Risk of Investments in Startups
Huawei debate: Risks can be managed
The British business magazine The Economist brings a new perspective to the hitherto little differentiated debate on the cyber security risk Huawei: the handling of risks, a central category of risk management. The West fears that Huawei’s equipment could have back doors and that these security holes would allow the Chinese to carry out cyber… Continue reading Huawei debate: Risks can be managed
Made in China 2025 – Increasing Risks
China’s plan to transform its economy by building its own high-tech capacity and creating national champions holds both opportunities and risks for many Western companies. As Chinese industry moves up the value chain, Chinese companies try to buy or collaborate with high-quality machinery, equipment and services that can support their own transformation with relevant expertise,… Continue reading Made in China 2025 – Increasing Risks
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