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Congressional probe finds communications gear in Chinese cranes, raising spying concerns

Some Chinese-made cranes at US ports contain undocumented communications equipment, raising concerns of surveillance or sabotage.
The equipment, like cellular modems, was already installed on the cranes without documentation, bypassing traditional IT security defenses.
Lawmakers are worried about potential national security risks posed by these cranes and plan to replace them with domestically manufactured ones amid fears of cyberattacks.

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Congressional probe finds communications gear in Chinese cranes, raising spying concerns

Some Chinese-made cranes used at US ports contain communications equipment with no clear purpose or record of their installation, according to a new congressional investigation that will heighten US concerns that the cranes could be used for surveillance or sabotage.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Congressional probe finds communications gear in Chinese cranes, raising spying concerns

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Some Chinese-made cranes used at US ports contain communications equipment with no clear purpose or record of their installation, according to a new congressional investigation that will heighten US concerns that the cranes could be used for surveillance or sabotage. The investigation by the House Committee on Homeland Security and House select committee on China focused on the more than 200 Chinese-made cranes insta…

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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New York Post

Congressional probe finds suspicious tech in Chinese-made cargo cranes, fueling espionage worries

An investigation by the US Congress into Chinese-built cargo cranes found suspicious technology that could potentially be used to spy on US commerce.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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The Telegraph

Fears raised over ‘Chinese spy cranes’ in US ports

There are concerns that the machines are effectively Trojan Horses for Beijing and could be used to sabotage sensitive logistics

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Washington Examiner

House investigation finds Chinese-made cranes at US ports have communications gear installed - Washington Examiner

An investigation by the House Homeland Security Committee found that cranes made by China and installed at U.S. ports included communications equipment put in place without explanation. The investigation, which was also conducted by the House Select Committee on China, focused on 200 Chinese-made cranes at U.S. ports and facilities that included undocumented cellular modems that can be used for remote communication. “Our Committees’ investigatio…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Investigation: Chinese cranes in US ports are equipped with communication equipment

Recently, the US Congress conducted an investigation on Chinese-manufactured freight cranes deployed in various US ports. As a result, it was discovered that these cranes are equipped with communication equipment, but some communication equipment cannot support normal operation and can be accessed remotely. This discovery has raised concerns that equipment manufactured in China may jeopardize the security structure of US ports.

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Congressional probe finds communications gear in Chinese cranes, raising spying concerns

Congressional probe finds communications gear in Chinese cranes, raising spying concerns

Congressional probe finds communications gear in Chinese cranes, raising spying concerns

Congressional probe finds communications gear in Chinese cranes, raising spying concerns

Congressional probe finds suspicious tech in Chinese-made cargo cranes, fueling espionage worries

Congressional probe finds suspicious tech in Chinese-made cargo cranes, fueling espionage worries

Fears raised over ‘Chinese spy cranes’ in US ports

Fears raised over ‘Chinese spy cranes’ in US ports

House investigation finds Chinese-made cranes at US ports have communications gear installed - Washington Examiner

House investigation finds Chinese-made cranes at US ports have communications gear installed - Washington Examiner

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Investigation: Chinese cranes in US ports are equipped with communication equipment

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