Alter It’s harder to alter hardware than software, but much more rewarding for hackers & spies. 2 ways of executing such attacks: Manipulate devices in transit from factory to customer. Or seed in changes from the start of manufacture. China makes 75% of the world’s mobile phones & 90% of personal computers. Content is king…
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Reseller From 5 July, UK followed USA (led by New York) with unlimited fines on resellers using ticket-buying ‘bot’ software for sports, pop & other events. Touts (scalpers) buy multiple tickets to sell on at many times face value. Victims of Viagogo campaign helped fans reclaim £300k ($395k) in <2 years Guessed the Word? …
Marijuana Alcohol & tobacco kill far more people than weed. UK: cannabis illegal since 1928. USA: Denver’s “green rush” marijuana retailers outnumber Starbucks cafes 2:1. Canada: has largest herd of “cannabis unicorn” companies. Australia: New South Wales cut red tape so patients get medical marijuana fast Guessed the Word? Series 25 (1/5) …
Envoy Diplomatic immunity enables envoys to escape bankruptcy, fines & other penalties for criminal/ civil transgressions, depending on rank. The Police establish if an individual or premises has diplomatic immunity under 1961 Vienna Convention Guessed the Word? Series 25 (4/5) [pic: BerckenGroep]