EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
European Commission officials heading to IMF and World Bank spring meetings advised to travel with basic devices
The European Commission is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China.
Commissioners and senior officials travelling to the IMF and World Bank spring meetings next week have been given the new guidance, according to four people familiar with the situation.
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I hope they don't toss them out like criminals do, so much e-waste already.
It's Europe, so I'd presume they'd recycle. Of course, the phones might warrant secure disposal that precludes standard recycling.
As an european i feel flattered with that assesment. But that would be really bad handling of IT-security. I truly never want to get hold of the 'recycled' phone of high ranking politician.
I presume and expect them to as well, just really hoping they don't take the word burner too serious
Devices with sensitive information are shredded, often the battery is removed to recycle separately.