What are the surveillance concerns around China’s Olympics app?
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 29, 2022, 06:40 IST | Updated: Jan 29, 2022, 06:40 IST
This story is about China, the country that is often slammed for its surveillance practices. This time, it’s being criticised for designing a poor mobile app for the 2022 Beijing Olympics. A report suggests that the app has serious security flaws that can put user data at risk. Cybersecurity experts are calling out China and questioning its intent. We get you the details.
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