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Regulatory and

Privacy News

FBI Issues Smart TV Cybersecurity Warning. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning to
holiday shoppers who are planning to swap some of their hard-earned cash for a smart TV. In a statement
released by the Oregon branch of the FBI, members of the public were warned that an unsecured TV that is
connected to the internet could be used as a conduit for cyber-criminals to gain virtual entry into a home. The
FBI said: "Beyond the risk that your TV manufacturer and app developers may be listening and watching you,
that television can also be a gateway for hackers to come into your home. A bad cyber actor may not be able
to access your locked-down computer directly, but it is possible that your unsecured TV can give him or her an
easy way in the backdoor through your router."

Source: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-issues-smart-tv-cybersecurity/

GitGuardian raises $12 million to find sensitive data hidden in online code. GitGuardian, a cybersecurity
platform that helps companies detect sensitive data hidden in public and private code repositories, has raised
$12 million in a series A round of funding led by London-based Balderton Capital, with participation from
GitHub cofounder Scott Chacon and Docker cofounder Solomon Hykes. Founded out of Paris in 2017,
GitGuardian scans all GitHub public activity in real time to identify private data, such as database login
credentials, API keys, cryptographic keys, and more.
Source: https://venturebeat.com/2019/12/04/gitguardian-raises-12-million-to-find-sensitive-data-
hidden-in-online-code/

In face of China threat, Taiwan to invite U.S. experts to bolster defenses. Amid the Hong Kong protests,
Taiwan plans to get advice from US military experts on improving the defense capabilities of Taiwan. Taiwan
views China as a growing threat to their sovereignty, as democratic Taiwan is already claimed by China as a
territory. However, Taiwan’s current military strength pales in comparison to China’s massive repertoire. China
has recently increased military activity around Taiwan and sailed an aircraft carrier group through the Taiwan
Strait in November. Although the US has no formal diplomatic ties with the island, it is bound by law to provide
advice and weaponry.

Source: https://www.oodaloop.com/briefs/2019/12/02/in-face-of-china-threat-taiwan-to-invite-u-s-
experts-to-bolster-defenses/

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