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EU provides burner phones to officials traveling to US amid espionage concerns
Washington isn't Beijing, but you can never be too carefulBy Shawn Knight TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: The European Commission is supplying staffers bound for the US on official business with burner phones and basic laptops.
The security measure, which is common practice for staff members visiting regions like Russia or China where electronic surveillance is anticipated, is meant to thwart espionage attempts. According to The Register, officials from the European Union are set to visit Washington DC next week to participate in spring meetings held by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. Additionally, staffers are encouraged to power off their phones at the border and store them in special sleeves that protect against surveillance tactics if left unattended.
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