Science Technology

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  Science Technology

  2022-01-20

  Mandatory Chinese Olympics app has 'devastating' encryption flaw

  The MY2022 app, which is used to monitor COVID-19 and is mandatory for all athletes, journalists and other Olympics attendees, may have been intentionally sabotaged for surveillance purposes.

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  Science Technology

  2020-12-09

  China's repression of Muslims in Xinjiang 'turbocharged' by technology

  Local authorities determined whom to detain by tracking behaviours such as phoning a relative overseas, reading a Koran without state permission or using 'suspicious' smartphone apps.

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  Science Technology

  2020-05-14

  Chinese hackers caught trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine research

  Agencies are raising the alarm over government-backed hackers from China trying to steal intellectual property amid ongoing disinformation efforts by Beijing to shape the virus outbreak.

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  Science Technology

  2019-05-02

  Afghans applaud ease and efficiency of new online passport service

  The online system, launched in March, is earning praise for simplifying the process and curbing corruption.

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  Science Technology

  2019-03-20

  Afghans laud new online application system for passports

  The initiative is expected to boost the number of passports issued from about 2,500 to 10,000 a day.

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  Science Technology

  2017-07-28

  Afghan girls' robotics team brings pride to nation

  The team has inspired the nation with its courage and technical ability, top government officials and supporters say.

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  Science Technology

  2017-04-04

  Afghanistan takes digital leap to tackle corruption

  The National Procurement Authority (NPA) is proving effective in the fight against corruption in Afghanistan.