App and cyber security: The risks are real | DW Business

The latest revelations about a private IT company building malware for Russian intelligence services have again put cyber security in the spotlight. In Ukraine, the Kremlin's war rages on thanks also to cyber-attacks on local infrastructure. Meanwhile, tensions between the US and China are increasing over the question of whether TikTok poses a threat to American national security. Critics say the video sharing app is collecting way more information than it needs to, while its makers face the requirement of handing over user data to the Chinese government. The latest news surrounding China's Pinduduo shopping app has cyber security experts concerned as well.
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[@Rjgxxx]

I think all apps should have the location of the developer on the listing page

[@OptLab]

Well. Opera browser is located and operated in Norway but is chinese owned. And it's a spyware. Perhaps ownership should be displayed. And warnings when its owned by autoritarian regimes. Also, the education system should tell children that apps are dangerous

[@flyinghorse1878]

@@OptLab How can I verify that Opera is Chinese-owned ?

[@cykkm]

@@flyinghorse1878 “How can I verify that Opera is Chinese-owned?” - Since Opera Ltd is a public corp traded at NASDAQ (as OPRA), all financial and other investment-impacting disclosures are filed with the US SEC, and are public and very detailed. The form you're looking for a foreign public corp is the Annual Report Form 20-F (in general, it may also be the Form 40-F, but Opera Ltd has indicated that it is required to file, and has in fact been been filing the report 20-F), and possible later amendments during the year, Form 20-F/A, triggered by special events. In particular, the latest to date amended Form 20-F/A has been filed on 2022-06-28. The Potential Risk Disclosures section, which must be written in plain language accessible to the public shareholder, contains a section (p.26) which confirms it, with additional details: BEGIN QUOTE *Kunlun, our parent company, and Mr. Yahui Zhou, our chairman of the board and chief executive officer, have control over our company and their interests may not be aligned with the interests of our other shareholders.* As of the date of this annual report, Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd., or Kunlun, previously named Beijing Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd., a Chinese public company traded on the Shenzhen stock exchange, indirectly owns 55.60% of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares. As such, we are a consolidated subsidiary of Kunlun. In addition, Mr. Yahui Zhou, our chairman of the board and chief executive officer, indirectly owns an additional 8.47% of our shares and is also a significant Kunlun shareholder, controlling 27.93% of Kunlun’s voting rights and serving on its board of directors. With his own holdings, as well as those of Kunlun, Mr. Yahui Zhou then may be in a position to effectively control 64.07% of our voting power. As a result of the foregoing, Kunlun and Mr. Yahui Zhou have the ability to control or exert significant influence over important corporate matters and investors may be prevented from affecting important corporate matters involving our company that require approval of shareholders, including: ● the composition of our board of directors and, through it, any determinations with respect to our operations, business direction and policies, including the appointment and removal of officers; ● any determinations with respect to mergers or other business combinations; ● our disposition of substantially all of our assets; and ● any change in control. These actions may be taken even if they are opposed by our other shareholders, including the holders of the ADSs [American Depositary Shares, i.e. the company stock units traded at NASDAQ. -Cy]. Furthermore, this concentration of ownership may also discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our company, which could have the dual effect of depriving our shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their shares as part of a sale of our company and reducing the price of the ADSs. As a result of the foregoing, the value of your investment could be materially reduced. In addition, the significant concentration of share ownership may adversely affect the trading price of the ADSs due to investors’ perception that conflicts of interest may exist or arise. For more information regarding our principal shareholders and their affiliated entities, see “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees-E. Share Ownership.” We have in the past, and likely will continue to enter into related party transactions involving entities directly or indirectly controlled by Kunlun or Mr. Zhou. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions - B. Related Party Transactions” for details. Such related party transactions, while reviewed and approved by our Board’s Audit Committee consisting solely of independent Directors, may indirectly benefit Kunlun or Mr. Zhou personally, by virtue of their interest in the related party. END QUOTE

[@aliancemd]

I worked for a German automotive company and they were not allowed to sell cars inside China unless it transmits all the sensor data(including GPS) to Chinese government servers(only on cars sold inside China) - what to say about companies working inside China…

[@dawuid1491]

There are no such things as “CHINESE GOVERNMENT SERVERS”…

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Whatever statement the CCP put out, they should read it out loud to themselves.. Fair competition? Movement of import and export? The CCP doesn't allow it

[@johnwilliam2474]

@@dawuid1491 I think he means servers accessed by the government

[@thomaslam5565]

Many Chinese setup company in USA, Canada, Singapore and Europe, it is difficult to avoid spy and spam software

[@sablefilms]

data is the lifeblood of the industry. It becomes a problem when the gov't blames it on other countries. Google, FB and the likes all do the same with their gov't but their gov't won't complain because they are implicit in data collection or spying. Review Snowden's file.

[@ohreginald8940]

we need someone to start a company that vet all apps and recommend to the world which apps are safe or not, and what precautions for specific apps should or can be taken

[@gcm4312]

that already happens in a sense and almost no one cares. when apps ask for intrusive permissions, and show a privacy policy, people just yawn, press OK and hand over their data in exchange for some cyber dopamine.

[@nickplays2022]

If it doesn’t exist, not enough people want it

[@nickplays2022]

@@gcm4312 PP is just a declaration, I am not aware of simple ways to check whether it is actually implemented

[@aliancemd]

The App Store technically has that but not everything can be caught

[@gcm4312]

@@aliancemd I didnt't say it catches everything. I said people don't care even about what information they already have and happily share their data.

[@philawsonfur]

in other news water is wet

[@volkerengels5298]

"...be carefully individually..." . ....Love that most - kinda sweet

[@maxheadrom3088]

Wow! The information is really relevant - really good!

[@agritech802]

To tackle cyber security threats, authoritarian countries should be blocked from accessing servers in democratic countries as a minimum

[@MutualZebra0123]

So we should not communicate? Cut the cables?

[@omegaz3393]

@Simon That wouldn't prevent communications. It would just limit how we communicate. The internet is actually a relatively new means of communicating. You could always just call each other.

[@user-st3sn8cs4y]

@@MutualZebra0123 There’s every possibility for efficient assistance on that complaint of yours just reach out to 👆🏻👆🏻 The above Instagram user 👆🏻👆🏻on the web

[@agritech802]

@@MutualZebra0123 a firewall would suffice

[@MutualZebra0123]

@@agritech802 i still think we should communicate with them even if we don't agree with them

[@kacee3352]

Very informative. Thanks 👍🏾

[@sablefilms]

lol the DW journalist is out of line saying that China BACKED the Ukraine war. Pure nonsense. It stays neutral on Russia's sovereign decision to protect the country. China was not the only one that understood Russia's dilemma but didn't condone its solution. It was among 147 countries that didn't support the sanction levied by the US and the EU. China didn't support the war action and has sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine which only a handful of reporters mentioned over the past months. China and India took advantage of cheap oil offered by the Russians, so why not. It helps to boost their economies. Check your facts before asking him to host a show about China and the Ukraine war. btw China and Russia have fought 80 wars between them over centuries. This guest also didn't understand that the Chinese gov't doesn't exert control over the Tiktok platform for it is set up OUTSIDE China. She didn't check this basic info, so not a good person to give the interview. This is a very precarious time, if the media doesn't take care in providing a fair assessment of any situation, it becomes a vehicle for the state.

[@santanu-io]

Sad that you didn't mention Pegasus.

[@hangender]

Europeans like to use spyphones such as OnePlus and Xiaomi so the apps doesn't even matter😅

[@d2d319]

We could start with funding a far more secure and open source platform than android so that apps have a much harder time collecting average user's data.

[@meister-t]

thank you

[@troppe4295]

Thanks for your timely caution on apps esp those originating from Communist C. I installed TEMU sometimes back and they keep updating me on irresistible pocket friendly deals on latest tech. But now I have to uninstall and monitor the app and their offers from the sidelines 😢

[@QueenetBowie]

I won’t download the KZbin app because I don’t trust it, yet I have friends that are like “I FOUND THIS RANDOM FREE CHINESE APP THAT LETS ME ORDER CHEESE FROM SWITZERLAND AT DISCOUNT PRICES!!!!”

[@brianmansan]

If you did not download KZbin App....then how could you even be able to write this comment on KZbin mister ??? Hypocrite....

[@joshuawlawson]

I am the same. I only watch KZbin via a browser that is locked down.

[@ascgazz7347]

Well, if you want your lives to be harder than they need to be, so be it. But why? I’ve been using KZbin apps for a decade.. no problems yet. It’s actually one of the more stable apps. Maybe you’re spies, or high level military? Why would KZbin apps be interested in you?

[@yukil7]

Chin apps attract people to download by offering cheap products. Chin will conquer the world by this as most people can’t resist cheap things. Most Chin apps has back door and security risks.

[@ascgazz7347]

@@yukil7 conquer the world with a rapidly ageing and diminishing population? Well… that would be something.

[@mf5514]

Who knew Claudia Schiffer knew about cyber security! doppleganger

[@thinkhine8866]

Dangerous!

[@ahzanmalik]

What about Meta? 😂

[@thewhat1045]

All apps have the ability to expose sensitive information.

[@kasforai]

My google drive is packed with porn spam 😅

[@samirafaq]

🫁

[@kasforai]

@@samirafaq utobe is also packed with junk

[@TheTubegerry]

I thought on Claudia Schiffer the first moment when i have seen Isabel Skierka

[@SheepofTheShepherd-nu3lz]

think before giving your personal info for free

[@pito6979]

Should we disconnect from internet then ....

[@RealOGfikey]

I often feel that the Samsung devices I have is sending my data to the US. It's pretty pathetic to make out it's not true.

[@cdes68]

All entry doors to you.

[@v.prestorpnrcrtlcrt2096]

Woman in empty room makes pain in ears.

[@gavfitzpatrick]

They are not "Cyberattacks", they are "Special Cyber Operations"

[@johnwilliam2474]

lol

[@divinevirgin]

data mining 18 , your interest on this subject was on your fb

[@MurreyEphraim]

Survialance is always happening through apps in the name of data mining

[@merc7paul]

Survey my boring life lol

[@sinfo881]

Come on, guys!!! All your alerts should have been directed at Facebook, and Google, and WhatsApp....... as well

[@imsweetflames]

This lady says 'um' too much. Somebody clap every time she says it and help her with her public speaking.

[@mircean769]

Good useful information share is ON like 2 ❤😊😮

[@hashasumia2914]

How's u

[@sablefilms]

the DW journalist is out of line saying that China BACKED the Ukraine war. Pure nonsense. It stays neutral on Russia's sovereign decision to protect the country. China was not the only one that understood Russia's dilemma but didn't condone its solution. It was among 147 countries that didn't support the sanction levied by the US and the EU. China didn't support the war action and has sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine which only a handful of reporters mentioned over the past months. China and India took advantage of cheap oil offered by the Russians, so why not. It helps to boost their economies. Check your facts before asking him to host a show about China and the Ukraine war. btw China and Russia have fought 80 wars between them over centuries. This guest also didn't understand that the Chinese gov't doesn't exert control over the Tiktok platform for it is set up OUTSIDE China. She didn't check this basic info, so not a good person to give the interview. This is a very precarious time, if the media doesn't take care in providing a fair assessment of any situation, it becomes a vehicle for the state.

[@syverian1]

Thats why i have a dedicated "phone"-phone, and an old "burner" phone just for Streaming and apps. (Real pain to share youtube vids etc tho lol)

[@nickplays2022]

I tried that but my old phone is old for a reason

[@syverian1]

@@nickplays2022 im using a v20 from 2015. Admittedly I leave it on airplane mode, WiFi on, And turn off or take out all the social media apps that hog resource and memory. I make sure it has at least 2GB of available internal storage and 1GB memory... Occasionally still using it for simple video editing too. Only issue is the battery is getting kind of old LMAO

[@johnwilliam2474]

do you use any apps on the "phone" or none? and you keep all apps on the burner? Is this to keep your cell number apart from the apps?

[@johnwilliam2474]

@@syverian1 so the old one is used only for calls? and the new one is not connected to a phone number but used for the internet? Sorry im a bit confused

[@syverian1]

@@johnwilliam2474 So its my old phone LG-V20 not connected to number, on airplane mode, using wifi only when i need it with a 256Gb microSD. I use it to run most of my apps and media svc. It has an IR blaster so it doubles as universal remote control too. ...My new phone has mobile svc so has 5g internet too, but i try not to put apps on it unless they are necessary for browsing or my daily business. Even then, i will often airgap and test the apps on V20 first to make sure they are legit.

[@WI5EBLOOD]

My goodness, what a stunning woman.

[@ahzanmalik]

Guess she returned from holidays haha

[@rond5936]

You clearly haven't seen much

[@eXtremeFX2010]

Wait... are we talk'n TIKTOK Paranoid?

[@sashalivesinengland]

I like how the Chinese lady says “US should respect fair market economy and not discriminate Chinese TikTok just because it’s Chinese”, and then China goes on and bans services like KZbin and Google and openly discriminates against international companies that do not want to comply with giving data to Chinese special services😅

[@hmnaph]

KZbin and google don't want to respect Chinese laws, the door is open to them, but they like to be seen as victims and play politics more than anything else to mislead public opinion. Tiktok not only respects all laws, it has to even takes extra steps compared to all other companies to ensure the public and government of safety while fighting disinformation and senseless attacks.

[@bobprivate8575]

I agree, but you missed the most important point in all this: TikTok is banned in China!

[@sashalivesinengland]

@@bobprivate8575 it’s not banned in China

[@bobprivate8575]

@@sashalivesinengland Provide evidence, please. DNS lookups in Beijing, Shenzen and Yunnan all fail to resolve. Edit: perhaps I should use the word blocked, instead of banned. The Great Friewall does seem to be blocking it.

[@roberts2697]

@@bobprivate8575 In China ,they call it Douyin.

[@edgardebruin8398]

Don't use that app

[@anikettripathi7991]

cyber security and safety are some responsibility of govt system. because common people can't handle cyber experts in hacking. Companies in names of updating and downloading latest version unknowingly helping criminal.

[@s.m.1354]

Especially be careful for Translators. Better only use Google Translate.

[@johnwilliam2474]

serious? why? eg. translators based outside use?

[@christopherjackson2157]

Only use apps that have had their source code published and vetted by independent experts. All third party apps have always been banned from government devices.

[@johnwilliam2474]

how can a non expert know if this is the case or not with an app? "Only use apps that have had their source code published and vetted by independent experts"

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

I'll just order a few pegions🕊️ and tramist my message

[@johnwilliam2474]

Does she remind you of Claudia Schiffer?

[@arkvsi8142]

Google and facebook are privacy and security risks.......

[@chriscarrol9373]

I gave up and feel my time would be better spent watching paint dry.

[@Spitfire_Cowboy]

Amesit (Alt: Amezit) is detailed enough for me. I can even visualize how it was built and how it was used. *Shudders* Thanks Mandiant! And thank you to the reporters and media staff!

[@tixiealcuaz7588]

GOVERNANCE....NO MORE TIK TOK

[@interestingchaosshow]

Too vague to be an expert,

[@nepsky]

Facebook = TikTok

[@alfredoicapiello2031]

18:00

[@dekyne3227]

Tiktok will not be sold that have already been made clear

[@cesaryap8755]

Also Kasperskey anti virus.

[@avageeespinosa7020]

No to SIM card registration yes to 1 ID and centralized IDENTITY! 🇵🇭🌈🙏

[@johnwilliam2474]

how? please explain

[@deepakkr8009]

Does US Companies are not required to cooperate with US government and Intelligence agencies on issues of national Security? Does US companies are not collecting data of users all over the world ? Sometimes Hipocricy and biasness is so obvious in interviews and TV Programes.

[@anthonybarcellos7847]

As a matter of fact, there are barriers between tech privacy and national security that keep the US government not even comparable to certain others. I.E. the lawful refusal of Apple to give the FBI a universal key to unlocking Apple phones.

[@yukil7]

Chin and Russ govts are as dangerous as US? Their control on their citizens is same as that in US? So naive in politics

[@christopherjackson2157]

All apps that collect personal data should be banned. No need for hypocrisy

[@johnwilliam2474]

No, or not easily

[@gee8883]

US digital companies mostly banned in China

[@dissaid]

😎

[@sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652]

AMERICANS are also doing these‘things’ but they portray themselves as ‘good’ guys.

[@ascgazz7347]

Struggling to stay interested….

[@mrmustangman]

sux

[@Vader19k8]

Snowden ❤

[@danielpuran2384]

Don't care I downloaded all game and app on Google play store I can find and like

[@j.z.5678]

Turn on the comments for the Israel air strikes in Gaza video you cowards.

[@buravan1512]

They are accomplices, how can they snitch on their friends. They're in it together.

[@j.z.5678]

@@buravan1512 if you make any comments against state sanctioned apartheid and oppression you are labeled an “antisemitic”.

[@Kirbysbelt]

Then the hateful people will bash Israel.

[@j.z.5678]

@@Kirbysbelt Seems like you might be apart of the people I was talking about in my follow up comment.

[@MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists]

@@j.z.5678 nope

[@zamirslifestyle1166]

This is so political than informative, so plotted episode 😂

[@buravan1512]

Who once hacked into ANGELA MARKEL phone?

[@amindra963]

Barak!

[@HBOSTUDIOS]

USE SIGNAL!!! 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎