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Received — 12 January 2026 ⏭ Security

The Register – Security
India’s government denies it plans to demand smartphone source code 12 January 2026 at 05:37

India’s government denies it plans to demand smartphone source code

12 January 2026 at 05:37

Says ongoing talks about security are about understanding best practice, not strong-arming vendors

India’s government has denied that it is working on rules that would require smartphone manufacturers to provide access to their source code.…

The Register – Security
Malaysia and Indonesia block X over failure to curb deepfake smut 12 January 2026 at 02:29

Malaysia and Indonesia block X over failure to curb deepfake smut

The Register – Security

By: Simon Sharwood

12 January 2026 at 02:29

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Asia in Brief The governments of Malaysia and Indonesia have suspended access to social network X, on grounds that it allows users to produce sexual imagery without users’ consent.…