Eyes on You
The number of conspiracies surrounding China’s intentions and initiatives span far and wide. Not only has President Trump coined the term “the China Virus” when referring to the COVID-19 virus but this time around, a veteran cybersecurity expert has compiled research revealing that Chinese intelligence is likely surveilling U.S. mobile phone subscribers using phone networks in the Caribbean.
According to a piece published by The Guardian, China has been engaged in “active” surveillance attacks through foreign telecom operators. Without any clear evidence to back the claim, the report is heavily reliant on the expertise and credibility of Gary Miller, a man with a large track record in the industry.
Specifically, the report describes these initiatives like this:
“At the heart of the allegations are claims that China, using a state-controlled mobile phone operator, is directing signaling messages to US subscribers, usually while they are travelling abroad.
Signaling messages are commands that are sent by a telecom’s operators across the global network, unbeknownst to a mobile phone user. They allow operators to locate mobile phones, connect mobile phone users to one another, and assess roaming charges. But some signaling messages can be used for illegitimate purposes, such as tracking, monitoring, or intercepting communications.”
Do you think this is overkill? Or could there be something to these allegations afterall…
I am not a financial advisor and my comments should never be taken as financial advice. Investments come with risk, so always do your research and analysis beforehand.
