🚨‼️URGENT PSA ‼️🚨 If you know anyone attending #COP28, please tell them *under no circumstances* to download the summit app from the UAE. apps.apple.com/gb/app/cop28... Like last year, we have credible intel this could be used as a cyberweapon. Spread the word! www.politico.eu/article/cop-... - ThreadSky

jkingy.bsky.social • 458 days ago

🚨‼️URGENT PSA ‼️🚨

If you know anyone attending #COP28, please tell them *under no circumstances* to download the summit app from the UAE. https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cop28-uae-official-app/id6466598137

Like last year, we have credible intel this could be used as a cyberweapon. Spread the word!

https://www.politico.eu/article/cop-27-climate-change-app-cybersecurity-weapon-risks/

Comments

theflintmedia.bsky.social•458 days ago

Oops. Too late.

jkingy.bsky.social•458 days ago

If you’re worried your devices may be compromised, AccessNow run a FREE Digital Security Hotline for journalists and civil society. https://www.accessnow.org/help/

The service runs in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Arabic and Italian, and they aim to respond within 2 hours.

theflintmedia.bsky.social•458 days ago

Thanks!

jkingy.bsky.social•457 days ago

No worries! But also - delete the app 🙂

theflintmedia.bsky.social•457 days ago

Done as soon as we read your message!

jkingy.bsky.social•458 days ago

Also:
⚠️ Do not take the “free” SIM cards at the airport, which are linked to your passport
⚠️ Treat any QR codes around the venue with extreme caution - you cannot assess if they’re legit or will enable spyware etc.
⚠️ Avoid using the conference WiFi networks - personal routers are often cheap in MENA

jkingy.bsky.social•458 days ago

Also DO NOT ACCEPT the “free” SIM cards provided at the airport / when you cross the border (and which are then linked to your passport).

If possible, I strongly recommend a personal WiFi router which can be picked up for very cheap - avoid using the conference networks if you can!