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US Officials Urge Encryption Use Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking Concerns
US officials are now urging Americans to use encryption apps for calls and texts to protect their privacy amid a significant breach of telecoms by Chinese hackers known as Salt Typhoon. This marks a notable shift from previous government stances against strong encryption, highlighting vulnerabilities in US telecom infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russian hackers continue to exploit other hackers' infrastructure for espionage, and law enforcement has cracked down on cybercrime, sentencing members of the dark web marketplace Hydra.
climate finance negotiations falter at cop29 amid geopolitical tensions and absences
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, faced significant challenges as negotiations over climate finance extended beyond the scheduled end, with developing nations seeking $1 trillion annually by 2030. A draft deal proposed $250 billion from wealthy countries, far below the requested amount, amid notable absences of key world leaders. The conference highlighted frustrations over the lack of commitment from major polluters and the urgent need for a new approach to climate action, especially for vulnerable nations like those in the Pacific.
climate talks face tensions as saudi arabia resists fossil fuel commitments
Tensions are rising at COP29 as Saudi Arabia resists reaffirming last year's fossil fuel transition pledge, crucial for global climate efforts. While the US and Europe push for stronger commitments, Saudi Arabia argues the agreement is just one of many options to address emissions. The negotiations aim to replace the $100 billion climate finance pledge with a more substantial commitment to support poorer nations in building green economies.
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