UK cyber-boss slams China's bug-hoarding laws
The UK's NCSC CEO criticized China's cyber laws, citing concerns over cyber activities. AWS denied business issues in China. Japan found remnants of a supernova. India succeeded in telecom manufacturing incentives. Mt Gox repaid investors. Singapore intervened in Grab's acquisition. Australia ordered a tech review. Various alliances and deals occurred in the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting cybersecurity, tech advancements, and regulations.
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The interim CEO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) criticized China's bug reporting laws, expressing concerns about Chinese cyber activities. Felicity Oswald highlighted the Beijing-backed Volt Typhoon gang's attacks as alarming and criticized China's approach to vulnerabilities under national security legislation. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services (AWS) in China denied rumors of business trouble and emphasized its growth momentum. In other news, Japanese scientists identified remnants of a supernova from 1181, India reported success with its telecom manufacturing incentive scheme, and Mt Gox repaid some investors a decade after collapsing. Additionally, Singapore intervened in Grab's acquisition of Trans-cab, Australia ordered a review of government tech, and various alliances and deals were noted across the Asia-Pacific region. These developments reflect ongoing cybersecurity concerns, technological advancements, and regulatory actions in the region.
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