EU provides burner phones to officials traveling to US amid espionage concerns

In a nutshell: The European Commission is supplying staffers bound for the US on official business with burner phones and basic laptops. The security measure, which is common practice for staff members visiting regions like Russia or China where electronic surveillance is anticipated, is meant to thwart espionage attempts. An EU official told the Financial Times, "The transatlantic alliance is over." According to The Register, officials from the European Union are set to visit Washington DC next week to participate in spring meetings held by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. Should nothing change between now and then, they will likely be the first to operate under the new policy. Additionally, staffers are encouraged to power off their phones at the border and store them in special sleeves that protect against surveillance tactics if left unattended. If it were me, I would simply leave any personal phones, tablets, or computers at home in this situation. The ... Read full article.