Analysis of a recent phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian entities using Russian war crimes themes. (Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine)
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The Android application used to operate drones from DJI, a Chinese firm, could allow hackers gain full control of users’ phones, researchers say.
Jul 23, 2020
By
Shannon Vavra
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While DOI grounded a fleet of approximately 800 Chinese-made drones last October, this order is intended to formalize and expand that grounding. (Getty Images)
DJI Technology, the world’s largest commercial drone maker, is facing a ban from all U.S. military purchases over cybersecurity concerns and allegations of links to the Chinese government. (Reuters)
Commercial drones used for all types of jobs can be used for intelligence-gathering purposes. (Getty)
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A DJI Phantom drone 2 (B Yestbo / Flickr)
DJI, whose products are widely used throughout the Pentagon, told CyberScoop they are "surprised and disappointed."