Thursday, March 28, 2019

U.K.'s Technical Spies At GCHQ Find Numerous Flaws In Huawei's Equipment

Huawei's newest phone has a foldable screen which wraps around the outside of the product, allowing users to view the screen when closed

Daily Mail: Britain's spies warn of 'new significant technical issues' in Huawei technology which could put UK telecoms networks at risk

* In their latest report UK's technical spies at GCHQ said the Chinese telecom giant had made 'no material progress' to address issues raised a year ago
* Instead, 'further significant issues' have arisen which create 'new risks'
* Several Western Intelligence agencies have curtailed Huawei's access to infrastructure projects fearing the firm's close links to Beijing's espionage chiefs

Further significant issues in Huawei's technology pose new risks to UK tele-communication networks, a Government report has warned.

The UK's oversight board, which includes officials from GCHQ and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), said the Chinese telecom giant had made 'no material progress' to address issues first raised in its last report, a year ago.

The development comes amid concerns about the company's involvement in 5G telecoms infrastructure because of claims the firm could be compelled to assist in Chinese state intelligence work. Huawei has repeatedly denied the allegation.

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WNU Editor: The report is critical because Huawei did not fix its equipment security flaws as promised a few years ago. But it also rules out Chinese state interference.

More News On GCHQ Finding Numerous Flaws In Huawei's Equipment

US official: UK report is ‘stark assessment’ of Huawei risks -- AP
Britain rebukes Huawei over security failings, discloses more flaws -- Reuters
Huawei: Chinese telecoms giant 'still a security threat to UK' - GCHQ -- SKY News
Huawei Security ‘Defects’ Are Found by British Authorities -- The New York Times
UK inspectors find technical risks in Huawei software: report -- The Hill
Huawei is failing to convince the UK it can be trusted -- CNN
UK chides Huawei for equipment security flaws, but rules out Chinese state interference -- SCMP
Huawei security: 'Significant' engineering flaws are a risk to our telecoms networks, says UK -- ZDNet
UK cyber security officials report Huawei’s security practices are a mess -- Ars Technica

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