Communications security

China To Build Spy-proof Smartphones

For years digital security experts have worried over possible backdoors implemented into equipment manufactured at Chinese factories. Over the years there have been several reports of backdoor being found in CPUs in use in the DoD’s computers. Code implemented at this level could allow an attacker to spy or even take control of the affected system. It now emerges that the Chinese have been having the same sort of fears all along.

China is planning to manufacture its very own secure smartphone in an attempt to lock down any possible avenue for US surveillance. This move should come as no surprise in the current, post-Edward Snowden climate. Now that the extent of NSA surveillance has been revealed, it is clear that we should all be worried about who is listening in to what conversations.