Tag: security

Surge in UK Fraud a National Security Threat, Warn Banks

LONDON—A surge in fraud attacks on consumers since the pandemic has become a ‘national security threat’ for Britain requiring government-coordinated action across industries, banking industry lobby group UK Finance has warned. Financial fraud has rocketed during the pandemic as more consumers shop online and try digital banking and investing. Criminals stole 754 million pounds ($1.03…


Tesla to Work With Global Regulators on Data Security: Musk

SHANGHAI—Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc. will work with global regulators to ensure data security, Chief Executive Elon Musk told an industry event in China on Friday. Tesla, which assembles vehicles for the Chinese market in Shanghai, has been under scrutiny in China this year over its storage and handling of customer data. Cars are being…


China’s Industry Ministry Urges Companies to Strengthen Data Control on Connected Vehicles

The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) industry ministry published a notice on Thursday urging companies to ensure the security of data generated by connected vehicles, saying that security risks in the industry had become increasingly prominent. Connected cars with moving networks, also known as the “internet of cars,” allow bi-directional communications between vehicles and help drivers navigate the roads….


Mideast Leaders Plus France Meet in Baghdad to Talk Security, Diplomacy

BAGHDAD—Several Middle Eastern leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Baghdad on Saturday at a summit hosted by Iraq, which wants its neighbors to talk to each other instead of settling scores on its territory. Relationships within the region are strained chiefly by hostility between Iran on one side and the United States and…


Turkey Undecided on Helping Taliban Run Kabul Airport, Citing Security Concerns

The president of Turkey said Friday his administration continues to weigh its response to a Taliban request for technical support with operations at Kabul airport, with security the key issue, according to Turkish media. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters at a press conference that the Taliban had asked Turkey to help run operations at…


UK Defence Minister: Evacuation of Afghan on ‘No-Fly’ List Wasn’t Security Fail

The British defence minister has insisted that the security system was working as it should do when an Afghan who was on a “no-fly” watchlist landed in the UK on an evacuation flight. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said that the term “no-fly” refers to a broader category of watchlists and requirements and doesn’t mean a…


Iran Denies Role in Tanker Attack, Says Seeks Gulf Security

DUBAI—Iran on Saturday rejected as psychological warfare accusations that it was behind a deadly attack on a tanker off Oman’s coast, and said Tehran sought to enhance the security of the strategic Gulf waterway. Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy economies said on Friday Iran was threatening international peace and security and that…


Clean and Maintain Old Door Deadbolts

Dear James: The old deadbolts on my front and side doors are difficult to turn with a key or from indoors. What maintenance is needed, and can I do it myself? —Mike L. Dear Mike: For security reasons, it is important for the deadbolt to extend completely into the doorjamb, so you should fix the…


Cuban Embassy in Paris Attacked With Petrol Bombs, France Beefs up Security

PARIS—Cuba’s embassy in Paris said on Tuesday it had been attacked overnight with petrol bombs that caused some damage but no injuries to its staff, in an incident that prompted French authorities to beef up security around the building. Three petrol bombs were thrown by two unnamed individuals, causing a fire on the facade and…


First Person Tried Under Hong Kong Security Law Found Guilty

HONG KONG—The first person to be tried under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law was found guilty of secessionism and terrorism on Tuesday in a ruling closely watched for indications of how the law will be applied as China tightens its grip on the city long known for its freedoms. Tong Ying-kit was charged with…