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• Who controls our tech?

  Posted on March 27, 2023 at 02:41 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  ON SECURITY

  

  By Susan Bradley

  The other day I spotted a USA Today article by Kim Komando about how to ensure Chinese tech wasn’t spying on you.

  She wrote: “Know that there are plenty of allegations that the companies below have government ties, but it’s up for debate how much the Chinese government is genuinely involved in operations. I’m sharing this to help you make more informed decisions on what you purchase and use daily.”

  I think her view is far too simplistic.

  Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (20.13.0, 2023-03-27).

  On Security China, Foxconn, Lenovo, Microsoft Telemetry, Newsletters, Packet sniffers, Patch Lady Posts, Windows 10, Windows 11

• Security risks: Wired Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi

  Posted on May 25, 2020 at 01:10 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  LANGALIST

  By Fred Langa

  Fundamental differences in wired and wireless networking mean that neither can provide the same level of data security. Here’s why.

  Plus: Win10 has a hidden “packet-sniffer” tool for examining raw network traffic. Also, can you install Win10 via USB from an Android phone?

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.20.0 (2020-05-25).

  LangaList AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Ethernet security, Packet sniffers, Windows 10 reinstall, Wireless security